1. A Framework for Balanced Numeracy for All Students
NWMC Tacoma, Washington 
October 11, 2019
@JessicaWillows1
@srobinsonSD64 

2. Overview of Session What is balanced numeracy?
Key components of a balanced numeracy framework
Instructional Routines
Debrief & Discussion: opportunities for professional learning
Overview of Session 

5. What does balanced numeracy look like?
routines
rich learning environment: access, materials
anchor charts, number talks, mini-lessons, guided math time
whole group, small group, individual
foundations, developmental nature, computational fluency
choice/inquiry
play, fun, joy
discourse
competencies–what mathematicians do
common language
tools
bigger picture
conceptual connections

6. What would help support teachers to build a balanced numeracy program in their classrooms? 
We should bring postcards and stickers.

7. What beliefs about children and learning guide our work:
Learning takes patience and time
Students need opportunities to be mathematicians
Problem solving is fundamental to the study of mathematics
There is a progression of learning in mathematics
An inquiry-based approach includes rich tools and student problem posing which nutures engagement, curiosity, and deep understandings
ALL students can do math

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9. What fraction do you see?
How do you see it? 

10. How does this task connect to:
Assessment?
Connections?
Engagement?
Considerations for the environment?
The foundational principles in mathematics teaching and learning?
How does this task:
Allow for learners to engage in different ways?
Provide opporunities to all learners?

11. How is each one unique?
What do they all have in common? 

12. How does this task connect to:
Assessment?
Connections?
Engagement?
Considerations for the environment?
The foundational principles in mathematics teaching and learning?
How does this task:
Allow for learners to engage in different ways?
Provide opporunities to all learners?

13. How many? How do you know?

14. How does this task connect to:
Assessment?
Connections?
Engagement?
Considerations for the environment?
The foundational principles in mathematics teaching and learning?
How does this task:
Allow for learners to engage in different ways?
Provide opporunities to all learners?

15. We suggest that you start your professional learning journey by considering which component of balanced numeracy you would like to explore first. Within each component you will find an overarching question followed by more specific questions. We have included considerations and resources for each question to support your inquiry.
Glossary of Questions

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