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PLN Math Resources

PLN Math Resources. Reading in Math. Everything in reading is a close read; have to read for DETAIL, can’t skim GOAL = SLOW DOWN & REREAD Have to know the vocabulary (non-examples are just as important as examples) Model to build habit. How do you know what to do?

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PLN Math Resources

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  1. PLN Math Resources

  2. Reading in Math • Everything in reading is a close read; have to read for DETAIL, can’t skim • GOAL = SLOW DOWN & REREAD • Have to know the vocabulary (non-examples are just as important as examples) • Model to build habit • How do you know what to do? • What does it look like? • What is the action? • What are your options?

  3. Word Problems 1st read = read through 2nd read = read and highlight what they don’t know or understand 3rd read = identify the goal 4th read = identify supporting details, formulas, or other info needed to answer the problem

  4. Word Problems Goal (purpose) = 1 point Supporting details = 1 point Show work = 2 points Answer in sentence form = 1 point

  5. Journal Writing • Writing to learn math • Grading the math, not the writing • Get kids to write daily • Engages everyone • Easy to differentiate • Emphasizes vocabulary • Show me what you know • Good formative assessment

  6. Types of Writing Descriptive Procedural “Explain how you would…” More organized Summarizes a process Don’t have to write every step 5-10 points Can move on to other types at any time • “Tell me what you know about…” • Types 1 and 2 (may be easier to give a # of things, not lines in math) • Describes an idea/concept • 5 points • Build habit and stamina • Should master descriptive before moving on to other types of writing

  7. Types of Writing Conceptual Creative Expressive Word splashes Student created word problems Poems/mnemonic devices • “How do you know…” • Conveys understanding • Explains the what and why • 10+ points

  8. Resources Writing Reading Tips for reading mathematics Principles for students reading math textbooks Chunking a word problem • Strategies to incorporate writing • Sample Collins types ones and twos • Sample prompts to assess disposition, learning and process • Vocabulary activities • RAFT (role, audience, format, topic)

  9. Everyday Uses of Math http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/use-mathematics-everyday-life-14225.html http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/ http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr148.shtml http://weusemath.org/?didyouknow=math-matters-in-real-life

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