GOLDEN APPLE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2014 Shellie Brunsman and Heather Comstock and

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Shellie has taught in Springfield Public Schools for 30 years. She received her Bachelors in Special Ed from ISU and Masters in curriculum technology and education from UofI. Shellie currently teaches 4 th grade Math and Science and Social Studies. Heather has taught in Springfield Public Schools for 8 years teaching 3 rd grade. Graduated from Western in 2007 and ISU in 2012 with Masters in C&I Golden Apple Scholar.

COMMON CORE DISCUSSION All around the room are different chart papers that have standards for each grade level. In groups, go around and come up with activities for each standard that is listed. We will come back together at the end to discuss some of the things you notice about the standards.

WAYS TO ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS DURING THE MATH TIME. Math Folder/Journal Basic Fact Folder Quick check/ Bell work Zap Game Brain pop jr. Smart Pals Last Man Standing Beat the Teacher Multiplication Folder Have a relevant question at the end/ Exit card

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CONNECTING IT TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS Needs to really be reinforced in every lesson. Graphs: weather Fractions: cooking, shopping Money: making change, savings account, lemonade stand, buying things at the store

ENGAGING WEBSITES/HANDOUTS