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Welcome to Family Math Welcome to Family Math Night!Night!
Getting to Know Getting to Know Everyday Everyday
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
5
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
+25
11
3 7 9
13
Frames and Arrows - 2 Frames and Arrows - 2 RulesRules
RULE
*5
15
15
3 5 25
7565RULE
-10
RULE
RULE
-10
Function MachineFunction Machine IN OUT
15 25
4
19
63
RULE?
In
Out
14
9
73
Fact TriangleFact Triangle
*9
36
+, -
6 + 3 = 9
3 + 6 = 9
9 - 6 = 3
9 - 3 = 6
Name-Collection BoxName-Collection Box
12
a dozen
9 + 3
XXXXXXXXXXXX
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
http://em-ccss.everydaymathonline.com/g_login.html
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
Thank You!Thank You!
http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/