Foundational Math Skills Math Mindset https www youcubed

Foundational Math Skills

Math Mindset https: //www. youcubed. org/solving-math-problem/

Learning Intention ● Using their own words, participants will clearly define the meaning of Number Sense. ● Using their own words, participants will explain the importance of Visual Representations in math. ● Participants will identify one way historical thinking about Math Problem Solving may need to change.

Use up to 3 sentences to write the meaning of number sense and share it with a partner.

Number Sense video clip - Jo Boaler www. youcubed. org https: //www. youcubed. org/what-isnumber-sense/

Would you add to or change your definition?

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Number Concept Map **Complete Number Concept Map for 36 **Share around the room, noting other possibilities and writing them down **Discuss

BREAK - 10 minutes

Visual Representation Activity: “Visual Math Improves Math Performance” ● Read and highlight 1 or 2 key points of your assigned “Big Idea”. (“become the expert”) ● Break into groups of 4 that include a #1, #2, #3, and #4. ● Each “expert” takes 1 minute to teach the others about their big idea.

Visual Representation: An Example Fraction Splats by Steve Wyborney http: //www. stevewyborney. com/? p=1028

Visual Representation: Shared Experience How might a student’s understanding of “ 100” be changed after playing this game?

Problem-Solving How might our thinking need to change? ● Linear Process vs. Cycle of Inquiry ● Key Words vs. Situational Meaning ● Narrow Strategy vs. Multiple Strategies

Reflection and Learning Intentions ● Using their own words, participants will clearly define the meaning of Number Sense. ● Using their own words, participants will explain the importance of Visual Representations in math. ● Participants will identify one way their thinking of math problem solving may need to change.

Take a Break (10 minutes)

Scope and Sequence for Math SDI - Scope and Sequence of Foundational Skills - From “Do the Math” - Positives? - Questions? - Concerns?

What Do We Need? ● In teams of 4: ○ Revisit brainstorming from March ○ Highlight priorities ○ Share out

A parting thought: