Transcript Math With Mrs. Moulton

Math With
Mrs. Moulton
2005-2006 School Year
Mrs. Moulton Math…
• Telephone Number 429-9341 ext. 200
• Homework Information Number
429-5004 ext. 6200
• Email [email protected]
Project M3
• In 1980, the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM) made a bold statement,
"The student most neglected in terms of realizing
full potential, is the gifted student of
mathematics." As test scores indicate, progress
since that time has been slow or nonexistent in
this area. Clearly our present system is failing.
This is especially true for underrepresented
students from economically disadvantaged
backgrounds.
• Project M3 addresses this problem through a
carefully designed research study that will
examine mathematics achievement and attitude in
students in grades 3-5.
Project M3
Project M3, Mentoring Mathematical Minds, is a
5-year collaborative research effort of faculty at
the University of Connecticut, Northern Kentucky
University, and Boston University and teachers,
administrators, and students in 10 schools of
varying socioeconomic levels in Connecticut and
Kentucky. A team of national experts in the fields
of mathematics, mathematics education, and
gifted education will create a total of 12
curriculum units of advanced mathematics
accompanied by professional development.
Project
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• Emphasizes mathematical discourse within
the classroom
• Emphasizes problem solving and spirit of
inquiry
• Differentiates among selected units for
use with all students in years 4 and 5
M3 Units of Study…
Treasures From the Attic: Exploring Fractions
• In this unit, students are introduced to two
children, Tori and Jordan, who uncover hidden
treasures in their grandparents’ attic from a
general store that their great grandparents used
to own. These treasures lead to an interesting
exploration of fraction concepts. The focus of
the entire unit is on making sense of fractions
rather than on learning algorithms to perform
computations.
M3 Units of Study…
Funkytown Fun House: Focusing on Proportional
Reasoning and Similarity
• In our unit, Funkytown Fun House: Focusing on
Proportional Reasoning and Similarity, students are
introduced to similarity and congruence. The
foundational mathematics behind these concepts is
proportional reasoning. Students explore ratio as a
comparison of two quantities. Students also explore
the relationship between congruence and similarity.
M3 Units of Study…
What Are Your Chances?
• In this unit, students begin their
exploration of probability as a
measurement of the likelihood of events.
Students may have had some prior
experience such as predicting which color
tile would be drawn from a bag or which
number would be rolled on a dice. This unit
extends beyond the activities to
mathematics behind the experiments.
M3 Units of Study…
Record Makers and Breakers: Using Algebra to
Analyze Change
• In this unit, students learn about algebra as a set of
concepts tied to the representation of relationships either
by words, tables or graphs. They also learn about algebra as
a style of mathematical thinking for formalizing patterns of
change. They extend their notion of variable from a letter
in an equation that represents a number to a more broad
definition, that of a quantity that varies or changes.
Math in Context Books…
• Patterns and Symbols
(algebra)
• Some of the Parts
(fractions)
• Picturing Numbers
(data analysis)
• Measure for Measure
(metric system)
• Per Sense (percents)
• Take a Chance
(probability)
Writing in Mathematics
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Deepens mathematical understanding,
Allows for “time” to learn,
Helps retain mathematical learning,
Fosters meaningful connections between what students
already know and new leaning
Improves problem solving,
Improves communication skills,
Empowers students to view themselves as budding
mathematicians,
Helps assess student progress and thinking skills,
Improve instruction
Math Facts…
• We work on accuracy and speed with
the times tables
• Progress/growth is tracked using the
Mad Minute Program
• Practice outside of the classroom is
homework every night for every
student
Homework…
• Homework is given almost every night
• Assignments are written in students’
assignment books
• Assignments are also posted on the
homework information line
• A late homework slip will be given if
homework is not completed on time
Homework continued..
• Late homework notices will be
stapled to assignment books and
requires parent/guardian signatures
• When homework is not completed on
time, X block will be used to complete
homework and catch up
When students are
absent we ask that…
• You check the homework information
line for the homework assignment
that was given
• Sign up for a classroom teacher
during X block to get all missed
assignments
• Get caught up as soon as you can
Most importantly…
• Students enjoy mathematics
• Have fun and feel safe in school
Information and
Websites
• http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/project
m3/index.html
• www.funbrain.com
• www.mathforum.com
• www.nctm.org
Questions…