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Math In Focus

Math In Focus . Haverford’s New Math Program. Strategies of MIF. The “why” as well as the “how” is taught with all math concepts. This allows teachers to teach to “mastery”. Concrete Pictorial Abstract Math as thinking not just answer getting.

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Math In Focus

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  1. Math In Focus Haverford’s New Math Program

  2. Strategies of MIF • The “why” as well as the “how” is taught with all math concepts. This allows teachers to teach to “mastery”. • Concrete Pictorial Abstract • Math as thinking not just answer getting. • Traditional algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are taught

  3. Chapter Format • Chapter Pre-test • Lessons • Chapter Post-test • Assessments (pre and post) are designed to meet the rigor of the upcoming PA Core Standards. Therefore routine and non-routine problems are included. • Benchmark Tests throughout the year will replace the Trimester Tests

  4. Pre-tests in Math In Focus • Pre-tests in Math In Focus are philosophically different. In Math In Focus, students doing well on the pretest means that you are READY to learn the concepts covered in the unit. It does NOT mean the child already knows the material.

  5. Lesson Format • Direct Instruction- conversations between teacher and students as skill is being taught, students will take notes • Guided Practice- use of manipulatives, teacher questioning • Let’s Practice- students demonstrate their understanding of a skill independently in the classroom with the teacher • Independent Practice- done in class and at home • Important: Lessons in Math In Focus require multiple days to ensure mastery is being achieved. No longer will there be a new lesson every day.

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