Math Makes Sense 9: Unit 3 & Unit 1 Workshop

1. Math Makes Sense 9: Unit 3 & Unit 1Workshop September 15th, 2009

2. Math Support Website This is a reminder to visit the GSCS High School Math Support Website: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/hayes/ Please subscribe to the blog so that you receive the email updates.

4. Overview of New Resources Manipulative Kits • Check to make sure you received all the materials • There are a few items that you will still need: see list of required supplies (next slide) • Organization of kits – see photos at http://blog.scs.sk.ca/hayes/ • Ordering of storage containers – please discuss with your Math Department and let me know by Friday, September 18th

6. Overview of New Resources ProGuide DVD • e-book format of Teacher ProGuide • Teacher PD videos (Big Ideas, Hot Topics) • Unit Prep Talk videos • Classroom videos • “See it” videos and animations • “Try it” virtual manipulatives

7. Overview of New Resources ProGuide CD - editable files (need Math Type 6.0 and Adobe Reader) • Program Masters • Unit Masters (from the back of each Unit ProGuide, including the sample test & step-by-step masters) • Planning for Instruction Charts • EP(Extra Practice) & APK (Activating Prior Knowledge) Handouts • Projects (Unit 1, 4, 9)

8. Overview of New Resources Test Generator – different types and levels of questions for each unit & questions that reinforce/review prior skills and knowledge • Go to Select: to choose questions - Randomly, From a List, While Viewing, By Standard, By Criteria, or All Questions • Go to Test: to adjust layout, header • To Save: Save as “Unit 2 Quiz” in the “Test” Folder on the CD

9. Overview of New Resources Solutions CD – worked out solutions to the assignments Preparation and Practice Book - reproducible copy and teacher edition • This book is designed to support teachers in their work with students who struggle with math. • It parallels the textbook, but provides a lower entry point for weak students. • Handouts can also be used to review prior concepts and reinforce the course material.

10. How are things going so far? Discuss in groups: PMI, Questions & Concerns Please have one member of your group record a summary on the handout provided. • P – Plus • M – Minus • I – Interesting • Questions & Concerns that need to be addressed

11. Unit 3: Rational NUmbers

12. Unit 3 – Rational Numbers • Unit 3 Prep Talk – watch video on DVD • Unit 3 Prior Knowledge and Review of Strategies used in Elementary math – Diana

13. Unit 3 – Rational Numbers Some examples of new strategies used in Unit 3: • adding/subtracting fractions using a number line • multiplying and dividing decimals using estimation • dividing fractions using a common denominator

14. Unit 3 – Rational Numbers • Discuss things to be aware of: calculator usage, ME • Big Idea Video: Teaching for Understanding – on DVD

15. Unit 3 – Rational Numbers Unit 3 Jigsaw Each teacher receives a number 1 – 6. Meet in a group with your common number. You have 10 minutes to go through your assigned section making note of the following: • Positive/Interesting features • Concepts/strategies that are new to teachers • Concepts that students may find challenging • Concepts that may require review

16. Unit 3 – Rational Numbers Unit 3 Jigsaw Now join a larger group and present your assigned section to the rest of the group. (5 minutes per section) (six sections) = 30 minutes

17. Unit 1 – Square Roots & Surface Area

18. Unit 1 – Square Roots & Surface Area • Unit 1 Prep Talk – video on DVD • Unit 1 Prior Knowledge and Review of Strategies used in Elementary math – Diana • Unit 1 Overview

19. Unit 3 & Unit 1 Overview • Questions? • Please fill out feedback form. • Thank you for coming!