Numeracy is foundational to students’ academic and future success. The resources included in this collection support students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and skills, as well as to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. Areas of study include Number Sense, Measurement, Patterning & Algebra, Geometry and Data Management & Probability.
It is essential that students are provided explicit instruction, as well as the opportunity to practice concepts and skills both in context in out of context. In order for students to master a concept, they must be able to answer that question in a mixed review, not simply in the context of many of the same question. For example, a student may be able to calculate the fraction of a percent when given 20 of the same question, but later when given one of these questions in a mixed problem set, they are unable to answer the question – this means the concept is not yet mastered.
When structuring your math class, you may wish to include “The Big 5”:
A Mixed Cumulative Review (comprised of questions taught previously, foundational concepts, and skills needed for the day’s lesson)
Targeted Practice based on student need (full class, small groups, individual), which could include outcome-based math
Reflection & Assessment including exit slips (questions or reflective), Friday 5s, frequent regular assessment to ensure students stay on track.
For more resources for teaching math including The Big 5, Number Talks, Outcome Based Math Resources, Math Games, Manipulatives, Tutorials and more visit The Mathematics Hub.
From The University of Waterloo: "Many instructors in engineering, math and science …
From The University of Waterloo:
"Many instructors in engineering, math and science have students solve “problems”. But are their students solving true problems or mere exercises? The former stresses critical thinking and decision-making skills whereas the latter requires only the application of previously learned procedures. True problem solving is the process of applying a method – not known in advance – to a problem that is subject to a specific set of conditions and that the problem solver has not seen before, in order to obtain a satisfactory solution."
Details are provided on the principles of problem-solving as well as each step of the process outlined below:
Define the Problem Think About it Plan a Solution Carry Out the Plan Look Back
Check out these great video/curricular resources for Grade 6. The ROVER videos …
Check out these great video/curricular resources for Grade 6. The ROVER videos all indicate the curriculum outcomes that they address.
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is a video streaming service for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ROVER is a video-on-demand service that provides teachers and students with the convenience of immediate access to streamed, educational videos that support curricula.
This site also offers all of the curriculum documents for all grade levels.
If you are unable to access the site, it may be because a Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Blackboard login is required. All students have an Edonline account, so contact your child's school or the Ministry of Education’s Support Desk at 1-866-933-8333 or email at stans@gov.sk.ca for login information. Your child's student number will be required.
Robot MazeObjective: Your goal is to create a maze for the Sphero …
Robot MazeObjective: Your goal is to create a maze for the Sphero in which you code it to go through a variety of obstacles and requirements! It’s time to show your knowledge of angles!Materials: Sphero/Dash and Dot/ Cue, App, iPad, tape, measuring tape, video, protractor, pencil
This resource explores how we can leverage what we know about Structured …
This resource explores how we can leverage what we know about Structured Literacy to improve mathematics instruction. A playlist of videos and reflection questions are provided for "The Big 5" of every math class, including:Cumulative mixed reviewStrategy instruction (mental math, number talks)Explicit Instruction including the whyTargetted & mixed practiceRegular reflection & assessment (including The Friday 5)
This hands-on project is an impactful way to show students how truly …
This hands-on project is an impactful way to show students how truly immense our solar system is! You get to decide if you want your model to show scale planet sizes or the scale distances between planets. You can combine a planet-size model of one scale with a distance model of another scale. But if you want size and distance to be the same scale, you’ll need to spread your model across at least half a mile! Specific directions on how to calculate size/distance scales are included.
Tomatosphere™ offers an excellent opportunity to have your students think and act …
Tomatosphere™ offers an excellent opportunity to have your students think and act like scientists as they practice their inquiry skills and develop understandings of the nature of science and the concept of a fair test.
In the spring, participating classrooms receive two packages of tomato seeds. One package contains seeds sent into space or treated in space-simulated conditions. The other contains untreated "control" seeds. Students plant the seeds and conduct experiments to explore the effects of the space environment on the germination of tomatoes. Through Tomatosphere™, students learn how to conduct a scientific experiment and compare the number of seeds that germinate for the two groups of seeds.
While completing the Tomatosphere™ program, students investigate how to supply space exploration missions with life-support requirements—food, water, oxygen and a way to consume the carbon dioxide exhaled by astronauts—while also discussing the many issues and research involved in space exploration.
Teachers can expand on the basic Tomatosphere™ Seed Investigation by connecting it to studies of plants, space, nutrition, math or the environment, depending on grade and curriculum.
The Best Free Virtual Math Manipulatives All on One Page! If you …
The Best Free Virtual Math Manipulatives All on One Page!
If you are looking for awesome virtual manipulatives for math, there are currently dozens of website sharing free virtual math manipulatives for topics typically covered in grades K-8. To save you tons of time sorting through many websites, we have compiled the best free virtual math manipulatives, all accessible in one place.
Math puzzles to get students talking about their mathematical thinking. The site …
Math puzzles to get students talking about their mathematical thinking. The site provides a collection of shape, number and graph sets. Each activity has four images/numbers, students then need to pick which one doesn't belong. But the trick is this, the puzzles do not have one correct answer. This can lead to interesting conversation and descriptions of what the student notices about the arrangement.
If you think up your own, you can submit them to the site.
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Zearn is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization behind Zearn Math, the top-rated math learning platform used by 1 in 4 elementary-school students and by more than 1 million middle-school students nationwide. Everything we do is driven by the belief that every kid is a math kid.
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