Some Effective Components of a Numeracy Program

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Some Effective Components of a Numeracy Program
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Some Components of an Effective Mathematics
Program

1. Balanced Math In Three Part Lessons
2. Use of Manipulatives
3. Teaching Through Problem Solving
4. Math Talk Communities
5. Differentiated Instruction
6. Effective Assessment
7. Home Connections
8. Integration of Technology

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The 3 Part Lesson
Guide to Effective Instruction Nelson TIPS4RM Math Makes Sense
Before Getting Started Introduction Minds On Explore
During Working On it Teaching Learning Action! Connect
After Reflecting Connecting Consolidation Consolidate Debrief Practice
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Three Part Lesson Templates
Nelson
TIPS 4 RM
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Nelson
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Math Makes Sense
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TIPS4RM 3 Part Lessons
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Numeracy Learning Blocks

• Minimum of 60 minutes for daily Numeracy learning
  blocks to allow teachers to optimize instruction
• the provision of sufficient blocks of time as
  well as the threading of mathematics throughout
  the day play vital roles in student learning
  (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2003, p. 28).
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2) Use of Manipulatives

1. Students need to participate in hands-on
   activities in order to construct mathematical
   understanding.
2. Manipulatives are an integral part of a math
   program, providing and enhancing opportunities
   for exploration, discovery and problem solving.

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3) Teaching Through Problem Solving K-12

• Learning through problem solving and hands on
  investigations using manipulatives
• Provides opportunities for students to develop
  mathematical processes skills
• Students have opportunities to share strategies
  and learn from one another

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Mathematical Processes

• Problem Solving
• Reasoning and Proving
• Reflecting
• Selecting Tools and Strategies

• Connecting
• Representing
• Communicating

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Instructional Strategy Bansho
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Instructional Strategy Gallery Walk / Visit and
Record
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Guides to Effective Instruction
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4) Math Talk Communities
The teachers role is to provide learning
activities and create an environment that engages
students, facilitating their development of
mathematical concepts.
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Instructional Strategies for DI

• Open ended questions
• Parallel tasks
• Manipulatives
• Technology
• Graphic Organizers (Frayer Model, Placemat)
• Co-operative Learning
• Math Talk Communities
• Scaffolding

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6) Effective AssessmentEffective Assessment is
on-going, informs instruction, focuses on what
students do know rather than what they do not
know uses a variety of assessment strategies
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7) Home Connections

• Math Bags
• Newsletters
• Nelson Website

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8) Integration of Technology
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Primary Junior Numeracy Resources

• Revised Ontario Mathematics Curriculum
• Revised COS K-6
• Niagara Continuum
• Nelson K to 6
• Nelson Website (www.nelson.com)
• Nelson Supplements Grades 3, 4, 5
• Combined Grade Document (1/2, 4/5)
• Guides to Effective Instruction
• Primary Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement,
  Data Management, Patterning Algebra
• Junior - Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement,
  Data Management, Patterning Algebra
• Super Source
• ONAP Grade 4-8 PRIME
• Van de Walle Teaching Student-Centered
  Mathematics K-3, 3-5
• Marilyn Burns All About Mathematics
• Making Math Meaningful Marian Small

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Intermediate Numeracy Resources

• Revised Ontario Mathematics Curriculum
• Niagara Continuum
• Electronic Course of Study (6/7,7,7/8,8)
• Math Makes Sense
• Math Makes Sense Test Generator Software
• ONAP Grade 4-8 PRIME
• TIPS4RM
• Super Source
• Van de Walle Teaching Student-Centered
  Mathematics 5-8
• Marilyn Burns All About Mathematics
• Making Math Meaninful Marian Small

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Computer Software

• Primary Math Strategies
• Math Trek 1-2-3
• Math Trek 4-5-6
• Math Trek 7-8
• The Geometers Sketchpad

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Online Resources

• NLVM
• http//nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
• Math Frog
• http//cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/
• A Maths Dictionary for Kids
• http//www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
• Gizmos
• http//www.explorelearning.com