MATH MAKES SENSE 9: UNIT 3 & UNIT 1

WORKSHOP

September 15th, 2009

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Math Support Website

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

UNIT 3: RATIONAL NUMBERS

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

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

Unit 3 – Rational Numbers

Discuss things to be aware of: calculator usage, ME

Big Idea Video: Teaching for Understanding – on DVD

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

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

UNIT 1 – SQUARE ROOTS & SURFACE AREA

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

Unit 3 & Unit 1 Overview

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