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MathematicsMathematics

Did You Know?Did You Know?

40% of adults hated math in 40% of adults hated math in schoolschool

84% of middle schoolers 84% of middle schoolers would rather do “anything” would rather do “anything” other than math homeworkother than math homework

Everyday Math in the Everyday Math in the ClassroomClassroom

Developed by the University of Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics ProjectChicago School Mathematics Project

Based on research about how children Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical powerlearn and develop mathematical power

Provides the broad mathematical Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st centurybackground needed in the 21st century

In Everyday Math, you can In Everyday Math, you can expect:expect:

A problem-solving approach based A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationson everyday situations

In Everyday Math, you can In Everyday Math, you can expect:expect:

A problem-solving approach based A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationson everyday situations

An instructional approach that An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularlyrevisits concepts regularly

In Everyday Math, you can In Everyday Math, you can expect:expect:

A problem-solving approach based A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationson everyday situations

An instructional approach that An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularlyrevisits concepts regularly

Frequent practice of basic skills, Frequent practice of basic skills, often through gamesoften through games

A problem-solving approach based A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationson everyday situations

An instructional approach that An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularlyrevisits concepts regularly

Frequent practice of basic skills, Frequent practice of basic skills, often through gamesoften through games

Lessons based on activities and Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbookdiscussion, not a textbook

In Everyday Math, you can In Everyday Math, you can expect:expect:

In Everyday Math, you can In Everyday Math, you can expect:expect:

A problem-solving approach based on A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationseveryday situations

An instructional approach that revisits An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularlyconcepts regularly

Frequent practice of basic skills, often Frequent practice of basic skills, often through gamesthrough games

Lessons based on activities and Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbookdiscussion, not a textbook

Mathematical content that goes beyond Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmeticbasic arithmetic

Research FindingsResearch Findings Typical curriculums are:Typical curriculums are:

arithmetic drivenarithmetic driven slow paced with isolated skillsslow paced with isolated skills broad without depth of contentbroad without depth of content

Children are capable of learning more Children are capable of learning more mathematics in a richer curriculummathematics in a richer curriculum

All children can be successful mathematical All children can be successful mathematical thinkersthinkers

Mathematics is meaningful when it isMathematics is meaningful when it is variedvaried rich rich rooted in real problems and applicationsrooted in real problems and applications

Daily LessonDaily Lesson

Mental MathMental Math Math MessageMath Message Home/Study Link Follow-upHome/Study Link Follow-up

LessonLesson ReviewReview Journal pagesJournal pages Math boxesMath boxes GamesGames

MathematicsMathematics

Dot has two Quarters.Dot has two Quarters. Jim has three dimes.Jim has three dimes. Hank has a nickel.Hank has a nickel. How much money do they have How much money do they have

altogether?altogether?

MathematicsMathematics

I have coins worth 42 cents.I have coins worth 42 cents. What are two possibilities for the What are two possibilities for the

coins I might have?coins I might have?

MathematicsMathematics

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92

36

15

MathematicsMathematics

Draw a six-sided irregular Draw a six-sided irregular polygon with a perimeter polygon with a perimeter of 40 units.of 40 units.

ExpectationsExpectations

A problem-solving approach based on A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationseveryday situations

An instructional approach that revisits An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularlyconcepts regularly

Frequent practice of basic skills, often Frequent practice of basic skills, often through gamesthrough games

Lessons based on activities and discussionLessons based on activities and discussion Mathematical content that goes beyond Mathematical content that goes beyond

basic arithmeticbasic arithmetic

Everyday Math Program Everyday Math Program RoutinesRoutines

Frames and ArrowsFrames and ArrowsFact TrianglesFact TrianglesWhat’s My Rule?What’s My Rule?Name-Collection BoxesName-Collection BoxesGamesGames

Frames and ArrowsFrames and ArrowsRULE

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3 7 9

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Frames and Arrows - 2 Frames and Arrows - 2 RulesRules

RULE

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Fact TriangleFact Triangle

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+, -

6 + 3 = 9

3 + 6 = 9

9 - 6 = 3

9 - 3 = 6

Name-Collection BoxName-Collection Box

12

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24 - 12

6 * 2

Everyday Mathematics Everyday Mathematics GamesGames

Provide frequent practice Provide frequent practice

Fun and flexibleFun and flexible

Played regularly Played regularly

Name That Number!Name That Number!

Possible Solutions Include…

8 x 2 = 16

10 + 8 – 2 = 16

7 x 2 + 10 – 8 = 16

8 / 2 + 10 + 7 – 5 = 16

Target Number

Multiple AlgorithmsMultiple Algorithms An algorithm is a specific series of steps An algorithm is a specific series of steps

that will give you the right answer every that will give you the right answer every time.time.

There is more than one right algorithm.There is more than one right algorithm.

Allowing students to develop their own Allowing students to develop their own working procedures proves that they working procedures proves that they understand the concept behind the solution.understand the concept behind the solution.

Multiple AlgorithmsMultiple Algorithms

Invented AlgorithmsInvented Algorithms

Alternative AlgorithmsAlternative Algorithms

Focus AlgorithmsFocus Algorithms

Everyday Math On-lineEveryday Math On-line

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Parental InvolvementParental Involvement

Classroom VolunteeringClassroom Volunteering Parent LettersParent Letters Assist with Home Links and Assist with Home Links and

Study LinksStudy Links Play games at homePlay games at home Practice fact triangle cardsPractice fact triangle cards Read math literature booksRead math literature books

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