1. Transition to Middle School
Lovin Elementary Parent Workshop Math Strategies February 25, 2013 Leanne Luttrell, Math Coach

2. What can we expect in middle school?
What can parents do over the summer to help their children be prepared?
Today is a very brief overview of some resources you may find helpful.

3. It is not reasonable to expect to review every single thing your child has learned throughout the year!
Because you have limited time, focus on reviewing and strengthening the skills that are the basic foundational skills:
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
When students have a conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts, they are able to apply that understanding in more than one area!

4. Meaning of Multiplication
Whole Numbers
23 groups of 18
23 × 18
200
160 30 24 10 + 8

5. Meaning of Multiplication
Fractions of ×

6. Meaning of Division
Whole Numbers
Fractions
36 ÷ 3 = 12

7. How can we do this at home?
I agree that conceptual understanding is best.
How can we do this at home?
Where do we find materials?
Parent Resource Center
(You can check out materials.)
Online Virtual Manipulatives
Drawings

8. Some Examples from Online Virtual Manipulatives

9. How can we do this at home?
I agree that conceptual understanding is best.
How can we do this at home?
Where do we find examples and lessons?
NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Illuminations Website
Learn Zillion
Ms. Luttrell’s Website
(Use the link on Lovin’s website. These will be listed by topic instead of grade level.)

10. I hope this has been helpful!
Thank you
Thank you for your time!
I hope this has been helpful!
These notes and additional links will be on my website soon!
Lovin Elementary
Students
Favorite Sites
Math
Ms. Luttrell’s Math Website