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Welcome to Everyday Math!
Riverside Elementary Math Night
February 10, 2009
Background of Everyday Math...
• Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project
• Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power
• Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century
In Everyday Math you can expect to see…
• A problem solving approach based on everyday situations
• An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly (spiral curriculum)
• Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games
• Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook
• Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic
A Spiraling Curriculum…
• Mastery of mathematics concepts and skills comes with repeated exposure and practice, not after just one lesson
• Enables new connections and building on what has already been learned while learning more difficult and challenging content
Components of an
Everyday Math Lesson
Warm-Up Activites
• Mental Math and Reflexes- Exercises, (usually oral), designed to strengthen children’s number sense and to review and advance essential basic skills.
• Math Message- Sets the tone and focus for the content of the lesson.
Sample Math Message…
• Madeline had $38 in her bank account.
• She Deposited another $15.
• How much money was in her account then?
Introduction of New Content
• The main part of the lesson focusing on new content
• Math Journal Pages-– Reinforce the concepts being taught for
a particular lesson.
Ongoing Learning & Practice
• Math Boxes – Reviews and previews mathematical content by providing continuous practice of all skills and concepts in Everyday Math.
• Math boxes are designed as independent practice.
Ongoing Learning & Practice
• Games – provides necessary practice for children to build, master, and maintain strong mental arithmetic skills.
Home Links/Study Links
• Everyday Math’s version of homework.• Each lesson has a Home/Study Link.
Home/Study Links are reviewed before the lesson begins.
• Important for your child to bring their Home/Study Links back to school.
• Authors encourage family support for Home/Study Link completion
Purpose of Home/Study Links:
• To promote follow-up
• To provide enrichment
• They offer opportunities for you to become involved in your child’s math education.
Important Materials to Support Your Child at Home…
• Student Reference Book (SRB)– Each Home/Study Link provides a correlation
to the SRB for additional support on a topic.
• Parent Letters– Provides an overview of the current unit– Provides key mathematical vocabulary and
definitions– Provides answer keys for Home/Study Links
Assessment
• Everyday Math curriculum provides many different opportunities for teachers to determine individual student progress– Written– Verbal– Observations
In Conclusion…Our goal is to help students develop mathematical literacy
Electronic Resources
• Everyday Math Parent Connection: https://www.wrightgroup.com/parent_connection/index.html
• DCE Math Literacy Website: http://dce.k12.wi.us/literacy/math_literacy.htm
• DCE Online Homelinks:
http://mathlinks.dce.k12.wi.us
My Contact Info
Tony Pickar
Math Curriculum Coordinator
D. C. Everest School District
6500 Alderson Street
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-6561 ext. 4250
(715) 355-7220 fax