Presented by Heather Sparks, NBCT 2009 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
Lack of prior knowledge Missing foundational skills Limited experiences with “doing” math “One right answer” approach “Permission” to be “bad” at math Others?
Every day, provide meaningful math investigations through manipulatives, games, puzzles, and stories. Content example: (Pre-K) Making Patterns (1 st ) Roller Derby
Every day, expect students to explain their thinking. Content example: (2) Counting backwards (4) Loose caboose
Manipulatives should be available and integrated into every math lesson. Content example: (2) Showing half (3) Snap cube measurement
Students should be taught specific strategies to improve memory and understanding. Content example: (1) Coin Chants (3) Finger Multiplication
Coin Chants
Students should maintain a math journal to record and store math resources. Content example: (4) Gallon map (5) Big Inch
The BIG Inch Identity Property
This presentation and other resources are available at www. hisparks.com