1. Introducing

2. Allows teachers to match little books to a child's or group’s level of math understanding, providing rich opportunities for teaching and learning Pearson Math 2 A series of Math Little Books for K-3

3. Mathology Little Books Series Organization ●72 titles from K-3 ●Organized around Big Ideas in Math, following the Pearson Canada Learning Progression ●About half address Number Strand, other half address remaining strands (Measurement, Geometry and Spatial Sense, Patterning and Algebra, Data Management and Probability) ●Mix of fiction and non-fiction, including FNMI content ●Highly engaging, real-world contexts ●Includes: Little books K-3 Lap books (K) Annotated Teacher’s Resource Digital versions of SE with audio, interactive activity Digital version of TR with: ‒ Modifiable line masters and assessment masters, student story with and without words for projection Pearson Math 3

4. Mathology Little Books: Progression Example: Number Strand Big Idea: Counting Tells us How Many and How Much K K K K 1 2 Understanding gained through each title serves as a building block, priming students for the next level within the big idea Grades levels are approximate Children in one classroom could be working with different books Pearson Math 4 How are they organized around Pearson Canada’s Learning Progression?

5. Math Little Books: Learning Progression Pearson Math 5 Acorns How Many is Too Many Acorns Paddling the River Example of how books plot along one area of the learning progression Acorns Paddling the River Spot Chec k Paddling the River

6. Mathology Little Books Helping teachers meet students where they are Differentiation – a more personalized learning experience A challenge for teachers to manage the breadth of students in class Can match little books to a child's or group’s s level of math understanding There are also options to facilitate differentiation while using one book title Provides consolidation of learning By focusing on building blocks of Math Big Ideas Classroom Management Help the teacher provide targeted math content in Whole Class, Small Group and Independent settings. Engagement Engaging stories and activities put math in real-life contexts and develop a positive attitude towards math Pearson Math 6

7. ●Identifies key math focus areas for each book ●Includes prompts for meaningful math conversations with specific math focus ●Options for large group activities, organized in three-part lessons ●Options for small group activities and learning centres. Designed to help students develop routines during math block that will allow them to work in pairs or alone ●Includes notes on What to Look For in key areas ●Modifiable assessment masters and activity sheets provided on-line Pearson Math 7 Mathology Little Books Teacher’s Resource Features

8. Mathology Little Books: Other Tools Every little book includes access to: ●On-line version of the book with audio via QR code ●Interactive activity Each Teacher’s Guide includes: ●Wordless version of the student book to facilitate inquiry ●On-line version of TG ●Modifiable assessment masters and activity masters The series is also available in French. Pearson Math 8 Sample interactive activity Line Masters

9. Publication Timing - English OCT 2016 DEC 2017 JANMARAPRMAYJUNAUG Batch 1* Gr. K-1 Number Strand 18 titles + TGs Batch 2 Gr. 2-3 Number Strand 18 titles + TGs Batch 3 Gr. K-1 Other Strands 18 titles + TGs Batch 4 Gr. 2-3 Other Strands 18 titles + TG’s All releases include digital Pearson Math 9 *Batch 1 student books available from October 2016 JULSEP

10. Publication Timing - French 10 2017 JANMARAPRMAYJUNAUGOCTDEC All releases include digital Batch 1 Gr. K-1 Number strand 18 titles + TGs Batch 2 Gr. 2-3 Number strand 18 titles + TGs Batch 3 Gr. K-1 Other strands 18 titles + TGs Batch 4 Gr. 2-3 Other strands 18 titles + TGs NOVSEP

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12. Let’s look at some sample books… 1.Browse through K-1 books on:  Number Strand o Big Idea: Numbers Tell us How Many 2. Notice progression along the books 3. Teacher’s Guide: overall structure Pearson Math 12

13. Mathology Little Books Differentiating Features How do they differ from other math little books? ●They are Math First (not developed for literacy instruction) ●Follow Learning Progression to provide systematic support for skill development ●Teacher Resources are comprehensive with lessons and activities that align to math curricula ‒ Detailed prompts for meaningful math conversations, suggestions for whole class, small groups and learning centres ‒ Different math focus options and suggestions for what to look for ●Digital resources provide audio and interactive activities ●There are 72, covering a wide range of expectations across strands ●They will be available in French Pearson Math 13

14. ●The Math Little Books are NOT intended for Guided Reading ●They are not supplied in 6 packs (guided reading packs) ●The intention is that teachers will scaffold the initial reading to support understanding of text and concepts ●Students will then be able to work with the books and associated activities in small groups or independently ●Books are written to be accessible, at or below grade. At K, as students learn to read, some students will need support. ●Every book is accompanied by access to audio to ensure student understanding. The books will not be levelled. (The TR will include broad-band levels plus levelling notes. Books colour-coded to grade). Pearson Math 14 Mathology Little Books Are they levelled?

15. Mathology Little Books Learning Progression How are the Little Books organized around a Learning Progression? ●The Learning Progression is divided into Big Ideas, Concept Threads and Indicators showing illustrating how children typically develop math thinking ●Little Books are aligned to these concepts in the progression ● There are titles for key concepts at different levels along the progression ● Teachers will build their understanding of how math content progresses and help them know their students better Pearson Math 15