Some Effective Components of a Numeracy Program

1. Some Effective Components of a Numeracy Program

2. Some Components of an Effective Mathematics Program • Balanced Math In Three Part Lessons • Use of Manipulatives • Teaching Through Problem Solving • Math Talk Communities • Differentiated Instruction • Effective Assessment • Home Connections • Integration of Technology

3. The 3 Part Lesson

4. Three Part Lesson Templates Nelson TIPS 4 RM

5. Nelson

6. Math Makes Sense

7. TIPS4RM 3 Part Lessons

8. Numeracy Learning Blocks • Minimum of 60minutes for daily Numeracy learning blocks to allow teachers to optimize instruction • the provision of sufficient blocks of time as well as the threading of mathematics throughout the day play vital roles in student learning (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2003, p. 28).

9. 2) Use of Manipulatives • Students need to participate in hands-on activities in order to construct mathematical understanding. • Manipulatives are an integral part of a math program, providing and enhancing opportunities for exploration, discovery and problem solving.

10. 3) Teaching Through Problem Solving K-12 • Learning through problem solving and hands on investigations using manipulatives • Provides opportunities for students to develop mathematical processes skills • Students have opportunities to share strategies and learn from one another

11. Problem Solving Reasoning and Proving Reflecting Selecting Tools and Strategies Connecting Representing Communicating Mathematical Processes

12. Instructional Strategy : Bansho

13. Instructional Strategy : Gallery Walk / Visit and Record

14. Guides to Effective Instruction

15. 4) Math Talk Communities The teacher’s role is to provide learning activities and create an environment that engages students, facilitating their development of mathematical concepts.

16. Instructional Strategies for DI • Open ended questions • Parallel tasks • Manipulatives • Technology • Graphic Organizers (Frayer Model, Placemat) • Co-operative Learning • Math Talk Communities • Scaffolding

17. 6) Effective AssessmentEffective Assessment is on-going, informs instruction, focuses on what students do know rather than what they do not know; uses a variety of assessment strategies

18. 7) Home Connections • Math Bags • Newsletters • Nelson Website

19. 8) Integration of Technology

20. Primary & Junior Numeracy Resources • Revised Ontario Mathematics Curriculum • Revised COS K-6 • Niagara Continuum • Nelson K to 6 • Nelson Website (www.nelson.com) • Nelson Supplements Grades 3, 4, 5 • Combined Grade Document (1/2, 4/5) • Guides to Effective Instruction • Primary – Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Data Management, Patterning & Algebra • Junior - Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Data Management, Patterning & Algebra • Super Source • ONAP Grade 4-8 & PRIME • Van de Walle‘Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics K-3, 3-5‘ • Marilyn Burns ‘All About Mathematics’ • Making Math Meaningful – Marian Small

21. Intermediate Numeracy Resources • Revised Ontario Mathematics Curriculum • Niagara Continuum • Electronic Course of Study (6/7,7,7/8,8) • Math Makes Sense • Math Makes Sense Test Generator Software • ONAP Grade 4-8 & PRIME • TIPS4RM • Super Source • Van de Walle‘Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics 5-8 ‘ • Marilyn Burns ‘All About Mathematics’ • Making Math Meaninful – Marian Small

22. Computer Software • Primary Math Strategies • Math Trek 1-2-3 • Math Trek 4-5-6 • Math Trek 7-8 • The Geometer’s Sketchpad

23. Online Resources • NLVM http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html • Math Frog http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/ • A Maths Dictionary for Kids http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/ • Gizmos http://www.explorelearning.com