Transcript PLN Math Resources: Word Problems and Writing in Mathematics

PLN Math Resources
Reading in Math
 Everything in reading
is a close read; have
to read for DETAIL,
can’t skim
 GOAL = SLOW DOWN
& REREAD
 Have to know the
vocabulary
(non-examples are
just as important as
examples)
 Model to build habit
 How do you know
what to do?
 What does it look
like?
 What is the action?
 What are your
options?
Word Problems
1st read = read through
2nd read = read and highlight what
they don’t know or understand
3rd read = identify the goal
4th read = identify supporting
details, formulas, or other info
needed to answer the problem
Word Problems
Goal (purpose) = 1 point
Supporting details = 1 point
Show work = 2 points
Answer in sentence form = 1 point
Journal Writing
 Writing to learn
math
 Grading the math,
not the writing
 Get kids to write
daily
 Engages everyone
 Easy to differentiate
 Emphasizes
vocabulary
 Show me what you
know
 Good formative
assessment
Types of Writing
Descriptive
 “Tell me what you know
about…”
 Types 1 and 2 (may be
easier to give a # of
things, not lines in
math)
 Describes an
idea/concept
 5 points
 Build habit and stamina
 Should master
descriptive before
moving on to other
types of writing
Procedural
 “Explain how you
would…”
 More organized
 Summarizes a process
 Don’t have to write
every step
 5-10 points
 Can move on to other
types at any time
Types of Writing
Conceptual
 “How do you know…”
 Conveys understanding
 Explains the what and
why
 10+ points
Creative
 Expressive
 Word splashes
 Student created word
problems
 Poems/mnemonic
devices
Resources
Writing
• Strategies to incorporate
writing
• Sample Collins types
ones and twos
• Sample prompts to
assess disposition,
learning and process
• Vocabulary activities
• RAFT (role, audience,
format, topic)
Reading
 Tips for reading
mathematics
 Principles for students
reading math textbooks
 Chunking a word
problem
Everyday Uses of Math
 http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/usemathematics-everyday-life-14225.html
 http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/
 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr148.sht
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 http://weusemath.org/?didyouknow=math-mattersin-real-life