Welcome to Everyday Math! Riverside Elementary Math Night February 10, 2009

Background of Everyday Math... Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21 st century

In Everyday Math you can expect to see… A problem solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly (spiral curriculum) Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

A Spiraling Curriculum… Mastery of mathematics concepts and skills comes with repeated exposure and practice, not after just one lesson Enables new connections and building on what has already been learned while learning more difficult and challenging content

Components of an Everyday Math Lesson

Warm-Up Activites Mental Math and Reflexes- Exercises, (usually oral), designed to strengthen children’s number sense and to review and advance essential basic skills. Math Message- Sets the tone and focus for the content of the lesson.

Sample Math Message… Madeline had $38 in her bank account. She Deposited another $15. How much money was in her account then?

Introduction of New Content The main part of the lesson focusing on new content Math Journal Pages- –Reinforce the concepts being taught for a particular lesson.

Ongoing Learning & Practice Math Boxes – Reviews and previews mathematical content by providing continuous practice of all skills and concepts in Everyday Math. Math boxes are designed as independent practice.

Ongoing Learning & Practice Games – provides necessary practice for children to build, master, and maintain strong mental arithmetic skills.

Home Links/Study Links Everyday Math’s version of homework. Each lesson has a Home/Study Link. Home/Study Links are reviewed before the lesson begins. Important for your child to bring their Home/Study Links back to school. Authors encourage family support for Home/Study Link completion

Purpose of Home/Study Links: To promote follow-up To provide enrichment They offer opportunities for you to become involved in your child’s math education.

Important Materials to Support Your Child at Home… Student Reference Book (SRB) –Each Home/Study Link provides a correlation to the SRB for additional support on a topic. Parent Letters –Provides an overview of the current unit –Provides key mathematical vocabulary and definitions –Provides answer keys for Home/Study Links

Assessment Everyday Math curriculum provides many different opportunities for teachers to determine individual student progress –Written –Verbal –Observations

In Conclusion…Our goal is to help students develop mathematical literacy

Electronic Resources Everyday Math Parent Connection: DCE Math Literacy Website: DCE Online Homelinks:

My Contact Info Tony Pickar Math Curriculum Coordinator D. C. Everest School District 6500 Alderson Street Schofield, WI (715) ext (715) fax