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Improving Access to Mathematics: Strategies for Elementary

Presented by Heather Sparks, this presentation explores the reasons why math can be difficult for students and offers strategies to improve access to mathematics in elementary education. Topics covered include constant exposure to meaningful math, verbalizing thinking, meaningful use of manipulatives, developing "bridge" tools, and creating reference resources. Access the presentation and other resources at www.hisparks.com.

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Improving Access to Mathematics: Strategies for Elementary

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  1. Presented by Heather Sparks, NBCT2009 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Improving Access to Mathematics: Strategies for Elementary

  2. What makes math difficult? • Lack of prior knowledge • Missing foundational skills • Limited experiences with “doing” math • “One right answer” approach • “Permission” to be “bad” at math • Others?

  3. STRATEGIES:1. Constant exposure to meaningful math Every day, provide meaningful math investigations through manipulatives, games, puzzles, and stories. Content example: Close to 100

  4. Close to 100 • For two players. • Decide who will go first. Roll the die. • Decide if you would like to multiply the number by 10 or 1. • Record your score and give the die to your partner for a turn. • Repeat for five rounds. (You must take all five turns.) • The player whose score is closest to 100 after five turns wins.

  5. STRATEGIES:2. Allow students to verbalize their thinking Every day, expect students to explain their thinking. Content example: NIM

  6. STRATEGIES:3. Provide for meaningful use of manipulatives Manipulatives should be available and integrated into every math lesson. Content example: Loose Caboose

  7. STRATEGIES:4. Help students develop “bridge” tools Students should be taught specific strategies to improve memory and understanding. Content example: Finger Multiplication

  8. STRATEGIES:5. Create “reference” resources Students should maintain a math journal to record and store math resources. Content example: Gallon map Big Inch

  9. The BIG Inch 0 1 13 16 1 16 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 2 9 16 5 8 11 16 7 8 5 16 3 4 15 16 7 16 3 8 2 2 10 16 14 16 2 8 6 16 6 8 2 4 2 16 4 4 4 8 4 16 12 16 8 8 8 16 16 16 Identity Property

  10. Comments & Questions? This presentation and other resources are available at www. hisparks.com

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