Math Night For Parents

How To Do Math Group discussions Cooperative tasks iPad presentations Problem solving strategies Daily review

Build Confidence Sharing Take risks Safe environment Quality non-examples Ask questions

Priorities 1. Can you explain what you did so someone else can understand? 2. Is it mathematically sound? 3. Did it lead to a correct answer?

Goals Learn to recognize what is being asked in the problem…what the true question is Access strategies that will allow efficient solution paths

Cognitive Demand Rigor does not equal difficulty When you have to explain, you are making your brain work at a higher level

Accessible Mathematics Daily cumulative review (6 point quiz) Apply reading strategies Use multiple representations of concepts Focus on language of the discipline Take every opportunity to build number sense

Accessible Mathematics Build graphs, charts, tables Link to concepts of measurement Minimize what is no longer important Realistic/real world contexts “Why” “How do you know” “Explain” ….class mantras!

Math 6 Honors Complex tasks/problems Extended math time Hands on Equations Algebra Mystery Maze Stock Market Simulation Math Olympiad

Why The Changes? The top ten in-demand jobs in 2010 did not exist in year technical degree…1/2 of content in 1 st year will be out of date by 3 rd year A different set of skills is necessary in a world of calculators and computers

Accelerate or Not? Is math a passion? Is interest strong? Is time available? Is the Honors track enough? *** January for CogAt testing****

Time and Patience Frustration is inevitable Questions must be asked Deep understanding comes with time Explaining is key We need the whole school year

Flipping the Classroom Front load content Shortened homework Accessible Tutorials also available

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