This book provides teachers with the theoretical basis, practical knowledge, and expertise to effectively use the number line as a powerful model
for mathematical learning in K - 5 education.
Not exact matches
I've
learned that whether someone is trying to qualify
for the Olympics, break ground in
mathematical theory, launch a new business, or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of the practices underlying sustainable success are the same; supported by scientific evidence; and available to everyone.
Elliot teaches machine
learning at Columbia University and quantitative risk management in the masters» program
for mathematical finance at Rutgers University.
For mathematical theory, as Michael Polanyi observes, can be
learned only by practicing its application: its true knowledge lies in our ability to use it.
This line of plates, bowls and tumblers each feature one of 12 multi-national animal characters along with several
mathematical methodologies
for children to explore and
learn.
Scientists search
for the cause, and treatment, of a
mathematical learning disability called dyscalculia.
Because the discipline of
mathematical biology is still young and constantly developing, there are great opportunities
for young scientists to contribute to the field if they are willing to
learn, communicate, and think outside the box.
Manuel, currently a machine
learning researcher with Google, was the lead author on a paper with Sowers which explored a
mathematical model
for determining the optimal time
for transporting a strawberry crop from the field to cold storage.
Several years ago, Kandler and her colleagues decided to make a
mathematical model of the speakers of an endangered language, to provide a kind of test environment
for programs that encourage the
learning of local languages.
He showed that languages have an elegant
mathematical structure, which set a research agenda
for linguistics, psychology, and computer science
for decades to come, namely, «What are the computations that allow a language to be
learned and used?»
Identification of a specific
learning disability is based on determination of the following Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA): The child does not achieve commensurate with his / her age and ability levels in one or more of the seven areas (oral expression, listening comprehension, written expression, basic reading skill, reading comprehension,
mathematical calculations or
mathematical reasoning) when provided with
learning experiences appropriate
for the child's age and ability levels.
As the paper states, «Although the math games caused persistent gains in children's non-symbolic
mathematical abilities, they failed to enhance children's readiness
for learning the new symbolic content presented in primary school.»
Interventions designed to facilitate their
mathematical learning during ages 3 to 5 years have a strong positive effect on these children's lives
for many years thereafter.
It was a time when investigating the natural world, the methods shifted to empirical methods, to measurement and
mathematical analysis, so engineering became part of
learned culture in a sense, and that broad context is important
for the development of new methodologies.»
Students immersed in classroom experiences that let them engage in
learning mathematics concepts through problem solving, making and using abstractions, and developing and applying
mathematical theories have greater opportunities
for developing
mathematical habits of mind.
Teachers of Key Stage 2 and 3 looking
for ready made, tried and tested cross-curricular lesson plans, here's a question
for you: what links modern children's myths and fables, geographic landmarks,
mathematical code challenges, Sufi poetry, musical mastery and language
learning?
So when he gets his students involved in applied
learning projects, they put to use the
mathematical concepts they've
learned in the classroom and gain a deeper appreciation
for the discipline.
While the books in this series are designed
for students with
learning difficulties, they can be used as a simple and straightforward introduction to concepts or a reinforcement of
mathematical strategies
for the whole class.
For example, in the «Bridges» capstone (PDF), students
learn about the
mathematical and engineering concepts necessary to construct bridges, as well as the symbolic meaning of bridges in literature, history, and social studies.
«The shared mission of the four parts of the University of Cambridge who established this project and their unique breadth of experience — from curriculum design and
learning materials to teacher support and
mathematical insight — is giving the Cambridge Mathematics team the means to turn the insights from their work into practical impact
for teachers and students around the world.»
For example, a teacher may assign students the task of designing or constructing a bridge while
learning about the history of famous bridges, bridges in poetry and literature, as well as
mathematical principles and engineering processes involved in building bridges.
Wilson notes the dramatic withdrawal from arithmetic in the elementary grades that has occurred over the past two to three decades, reflecting the mistaken but increasingly popular view that
learning whole number operations (such as the multiplication tables) to the point of instant recall is bad
for a student, not necessary to higher math, and impedes students» ability to understand
mathematical principles.
The researchers at the Center
for Game Science are using the game to help identify «what works» in terms of students» game - play and in terms of their
mathematical learning and comprehension.
The revised standards still emphasize
learning strategies over
mathematical facts,
for example, and discovery over drill and kill.
«[It] requires
learning a large number of distinct procedures, probably more than
for any other
mathematical operation taught in elementary school.»
The creator of MathStories.com, Bansal credits serendipity
for the development of his popular site
for teachers — his children needed a new and challenging way to
learn to solve
mathematical word problems.
The lesson has a range of
learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are video clips to make real the effects of tropical cyclones, a picture study task, an interactive task to allow students to move around the room and share their
learning and there is a numeracy task
for those logical
mathematical earners.
In addition to providing enhanced
learning experiences, teachers scoring higher on
mathematical knowledge
for teaching also make fewer mistakes in class.
This bundle contains all 4 of my
learning games: Grand Theft Pokemon (
for helping children understand language devices) Guardians of the Grammarxy (
for helping children build confidence with grammar) Angry Words (
for helping students understand different word types) Minion Maths (a game designed to reinforce the basic
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She is currently leading a research team that is working with 32 secondary schools nationally to develop an evidenced based teaching and
learning framework
for mathematical reasoning.
Techniques include strategies such as: developing strong
mathematical content knowledge and positive attitudes towards mathematics; encouraging their students to use critical thinking and active
learning; placing more emphasis on understanding rather than rules and procedures; using concrete materials and technology; and providing support and encouragement
for all students.
As a parent, teacher, and lecturer I always try to demonstrate my passion
for mathematical activities, that I do not know all the answers, that I sometimes make mistakes and have to try different solution methods, that I value alternative ways of solving problems and that I can always
learn something new.
Math Art combines the fun of colouring and the consolidation of
mathematical skills Ideal as a plenary activity to determine what
learning has taken place, alternatively use to determine pupils prior knowledge to a topic and of course great
for revision.
Today, LEGO ® Education announces the presale of MoreToMaths 1 - 2, a
learning resource
for years one and two, aimed at teaching and reinforcing the practices of
mathematical problem solving as defined by the latest national curriculum targets.
After many students repeatedly raised the concern that «we will never use» this or that
mathematical skill, I created a classroom rule: if I can not explain how you will use what we are
learning then we can skip it — and «because you will need it
for the test» doesn't count.
Donna Knoell will offer ideas
for blended
learning strategies to help students understand
mathematical concepts, increase achievement, and enhance confidence.
The theory offers tools that teachers can use to focus on the
mathematical content taught, students» understanding of it and how to enable possibilities
for learning.
Students receiving solid instruction focused strongly on
mathematical practice # 7 (looking
for and making use of structure) are likely to be able to complete this problem more easily and efficiently than those who only
learn to think about the problem as substituting each number individually and «checking if it works.»
The authors call
for new assessments that will accommodate different
learning styles, describing a student who, «blessed with bodily - kinesthetic intelligence» but weak in mathematics, struggles to
learn chemistry: «we'll need to find ways to compare his mastery of a body of material with the mastery demonstrated by someone whose intelligence is in the logical -
mathematical realm.»
The book includes a description of 75 FACTs (Formative Assessment Classroom Techniques) that can be used
for the purposes of eliciting and identifying preconceptions, engaging and motivating students, activating thinking and promoting metacognition, providing stimuli
for math discussion, initiating
mathematical inquiry and idea exploration, supporting concept development and transfer of knowledge, improving questioning and responses, providing feedback, supporting peer and self - assessment, and reflecting on
learning.
✓ identifying
mathematical terminology pertaining to number operations ✓ writing the sum, difference, product and quotient of given numbers ✓ writing number operation facts
for given illustrations ✓ problem solving using illustrations ******************************************** EVIDENCE OF
LEARNING After the entire class has finished solving the scoot cards, you can display the pdf file on the interactive whiteboard and discuss answers.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets16 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable ToteTeacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT UniLink & reg; Linking CubesEasy to connect, these interlocking cubes come in 10 bright colors.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides - 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters - 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets - 16 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable Tote - Teacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT: Plastic CoinsHigh - quality coins with serrated edges accurately portray real money.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets18 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable ToteTeacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT Bean CountersTwo - color bean counters are red on one side and white on the other.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides - 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters - 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets - 16 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable Tote - Teacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT: Snap Cubes & reg; Plastic cubes come in 10 colors.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets19 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable ToteTeacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT Bear Counters Set of 80 bears - 20 Papa, 20 Mama and 40 Baby Bear counters in four colors.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets14 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable ToteTeacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT Student ClocksPractice time concepts.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides - 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters - 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets - 16 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable Tote - Teacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT: Button CountersNine different shapes are included, in varying sizes and colors.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets17 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable ToteTeacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT Base Ten BlocksMaster the fundamentals of place value and regrouping with base ten blocks.
FEATURES 19 detailed whole group lessons, small group lessons with activities 1 end - of - unit assessment Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract
mathematical concepts Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guides 19 differentiated whole and small group lessons per unit; blackline masters; 1 unit assessment Warm - Up Posters 1 poster per unit; short, engaging activties
for each day of the week; spiral review previously
learned math concepts Card Sets17 card sets per unit to easily manage small group instruction; no printing, cutting, laminating, or sorting; conveniently stored in labeled lesson bags Durable ToteTeacher Guide, Warm - Up Poster, and Card Sets all stored in a durable, stackable tote SUGGESTED MANIPULATIVES TO USE WITH THIS KIT Demonstration ClockSynchronized minute and hour hands that maintain minute and hour relationships.