1. Welcome to Family Math Night! Getting to Know Everyday Mathematics

2. Did You Know? 40% of adults hated math in school 40% of adults hated math in school 84% of middle schoolers would rather do “anything” other than math homework 84% of middle schoolers would rather do “anything” other than math homework

3. Everyday Math in the Classroom Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century

16. In Everyday Math, you can expect: A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations

17. In Everyday Math, you can expect: A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly

18. In Everyday Math, you can expect: A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games

19. A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook In Everyday Math, you can expect:

20. A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

21. Research Findings Typical curriculums are: Typical curriculums are: arithmetic driven arithmetic driven slow paced with isolated skills slow paced with isolated skills broad without depth of content broad without depth of content Children are capable of learning more mathematics in a richer curriculum Children are capable of learning more mathematics in a richer curriculum All children can be successful mathematical thinkers All children can be successful mathematical thinkers Mathematics is meaningful when it is Mathematics is meaningful when it is varied varied rich rich rooted in real problems and applications rooted in real problems and applications

22. Daily Lesson Mental Math Mental Math Math Message Math Message Home/Study Link Follow-up Home/Study Link Follow-up

23. Lesson Lesson Review Review Journal pages Journal pages Math boxes Math boxes Games Games

24. Mathematics Dot has two Quarters. Dot has two Quarters. Jim has three dimes. Jim has three dimes. Hank has a nickel. Hank has a nickel. How much money do they have altogether? How much money do they have altogether?

25. Mathematics I have coins worth 42 cents. I have coins worth 42 cents. What are two possibilities for the coins I might have? What are two possibilities for the coins I might have?

26. Mathematics 5 9 2 3 6 15

27. Mathematics Draw a six-sided irregular polygon with a perimeter of 40 units. Draw a six-sided irregular polygon with a perimeter of 40 units.

28. Expectations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games Lessons based on activities and discussion Lessons based on activities and discussion Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

29. Everyday Math Program Routines Frames and Arrows Frames and Arrows Fact Triangles Fact Triangles What’s My Rule? What’s My Rule? Name-Collection Boxes Name-Collection Boxes Games Games

30. Frames and Arrows RULE +2 5 11 379 13

31. Frames and Arrows - 2 Rules Frames and Arrows - 2 Rules RULE *5 15 35 25 7565 RULE -10 RULE -10

32. Function Machine IN OUT 1525 4 19 63 RULE? In Out 14 9 73

33. Fact Triangle *9*9 3 6 +, - 6 + 3 = 9 3 + 6 = 9 9 - 6 = 3 9 - 3 = 6

34. Name-Collection Box 12 a dozen 9 + 3 XXXX XXXX XXXX 24 - 12 6 * 2

35. Everyday Mathematics Games Provide frequent practice Provide frequent practice Fun and flexible Fun and flexible Played regularly Played regularly

36. Name That Number! Possible Solutions Include… 8 x 2 = 16 10 + 8 – 2 = 16 7 x 2 + 10 – 8 = 16 8 / 2 + 10 + 7 – 5 = 16 Target Number

37. Multiple Algorithms An algorithm is a specific series of steps that will give you the right answer every time. An algorithm is a specific series of steps that will give you the right answer every time. There is more than one right algorithm. There is more than one right algorithm. Allowing students to develop their own working procedures proves that they understand the concept behind the solution. Allowing students to develop their own working procedures proves that they understand the concept behind the solution.

38. Multiple Algorithms Invented Algorithms Invented Algorithms Alternative Algorithms Alternative Algorithms Focus Algorithms Focus Algorithms

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40. Parental Involvement Classroom Volunteering Classroom Volunteering Parent Letters Parent Letters Assist with Home Links and Study Links Assist with Home Links and Study Links Play games at home Play games at home Practice fact triangle cards Practice fact triangle cards Read math literature books Read math literature books

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