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Welcome to Truman’s Parent Night

Welcome to Truman’s Parent Night . Information about Everyday Math, Homework, Math Algorithms (What’s that?) . Everyday Math Rationale . A research-based program Norman adopted for all elementary schools. Excellent results on 2007-2008 test scores! Fifth graders-94% passed, 45% advanced

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Welcome to Truman’s Parent Night

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  1. Welcome to Truman’s Parent Night Information about Everyday Math, Homework, Math Algorithms (What’s that?)

  2. Everyday Math Rationale • A research-based program Norman adopted for all elementary schools. • Excellent results on 2007-2008 test scores! • Fifth graders-94% passed, 45% advanced • Fourth Graders-90% passed, 37% advanced • Third Graders-89% passed, 23% advanced • Rigorous math instruction is the focus, leading students to deepen their math knowledge.

  3. Everyday Math • Students will • discuss math strategies, • write about math activities, • practice math through challenging games, • use math materials in meaningful ways to solve problems, • understand measurement, geometry, probability, estimation, • accurately memorize & understand basic facts, • organize data, • develop money-smarts, • and reason logically.

  4. Math instruction includes a LOT more than it did when we were in school…

  5. Everyday Math uses a spiraling instructional model. • Learning goals link from the past to the future. • Students show beginning, developing, and secure skills on math concepts. • The spiral may take two to three years for mastery to be achieved. • Concepts are consistently reviewed throughout the model.

  6. Learning goals are based on six math strands of knowledge. Operations & Computation Numeration Patterns, Functions & Algebra Data & Probability Measurement Geometry

  7. What about homework? When each unit begins, a parent information letter is sent home explaining math ideas for the unit. Shhh! (It has all homework answers for the unit.) KEEP THIS LETTER IN A SAFE PLACE!

  8. Your child will receive a homework assignment for each lesson in every unit. Primary grade work is called “Home Links” and intermediate grade work is called “Study Links.” Homework

  9. More Homework Info • Everyday Math work may seem very different than math we did when we were in school. • If you and/or your child do not understand the homework, write a note to the teacher and help will be provided. • We expect and respect parent questions.

  10. HOW CAN I HELP AT HOME? • Help your child memorize math facts (addition and subtraction in first and second grades, multiplication and division in third and fourth grades) • Play Math Games • Ask questions of both your child and your child’s teacher

  11. What in the world is an algorithm? • Algorithms are steps used in solving a math question. You learned them as a child when doing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Most of us learned one way to solve problems. • Everyday Math has one “focus” algorithm for each math operation but a variety of methods are explained so students can choose the one they like best. • Having lots of ways to figure out math questions is like having lots of tools in your toolbox.

  12. Building Understanding for Math Algorithms • Children in pre-k, k, and beginning 1st grade spend lots of time developing number sense. • They play with numbers, look for shortcuts to get from one number to another, mentally see and move numbers, find math solutions for everyday situations, and share their own math thinking strategies. • Teachers model “thinking-out-loud” and students share their own ideas and discoveries in math. • Number sense experiences guide young children to think of solutions to math questions. They are creating their own algorithms, and then… • a variety of algorithms are introduced.

  13. Partial Sums Addition • Add one place-value column at a time. • Write each partial sum below the problem. • Then add all partial sums to find the total. 835 + 243 (800 + 200) 1,000 (30 + 40) 70 (5 + 3) 8 Add partial sums 1,078

  14. Trade-First Algorithm for Subtraction • Look at the numbers in each place-value column. • Trade until the top number in each column is at least as large as the bottom number. • Then subtract the numbers in each column to find the difference. • 738 • - 452 6 13 7 3 8 - 4 5 2 6 13 7 3 8 - 4 5 2 2 8 6

  15. Partial-Products Algorithm for Multiplication • Multiply each digit in the bottom factor by each digit in the top factor. Then add all of the partial products to find the total product. 100s 10s 1s 2 4 5 * 9 Multiply 9 x 200 1 8 0 0 Multiply 9 x 40 3 6 0 Multiply 9 x 5 + 4 5 2, 2 0 5

  16. Partial-Quotients Algorithm for Division Partial-Quotients Algorithm for Division Example: 238 divided by 12 How many 12s are in 238? (At least 10 as 10 x 12 = 120.) Subtract 120 from 238. “How many 12’s are in 118? (9 as 9 x 12 = 108) Subtract 108 from 118. The difference is the remainder (as it is less than 12.) Add the partial quotients to find the quotient. The answer is 19, R10. • 238 • - 120 10 • 118 • - 108 9 • 10 19 • Remainder Quotient

  17. We are happy to talk with you about any math concerns. To contact Mrs. Jackson, Assistant Principal, regarding Everyday Math Curriculum: Email rjackson@norman.k12.ok.us

  18. So what are we waiting for? Let's go have some FUN with MATH!

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