Math Makes Sense 9: Unit 3 & Unit 1 Workshop
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MATH MAKES SENSE 9: UNIT 3 & UNIT 1
WORKSHOP
September 15th, 2009
This is a reminder to visit the GSCS High School Math Support Website:http://blog.scs.sk.ca/hayes/
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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
Questions?
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Thank you for coming!