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This area of my Web site
contains my private notes and handouts from Math 2010 and Math 2020
(Mathematics Teaching Methods for Elementary School Teachers).
This
is NOT a public page for Math 2010 and Math 2020 students.
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MATH 2010 (3.0Cr)
Teaching Math in Elementary I
A two-semester sequence in mathematics appropriate to the needs of
the elementary/middle school teacher. Topics include: problem
solving, number sets, numeration systems, whole numbers, algorithms
of arithmetic, and mathematical concepts for prospective elementary
school teachers. A math competency test is part of the class.
Prerequisite: MATH 1050.
MATH 2020 (3.0Cr)
Teaching Math in Elementary II
A continuation of Math 2010. Topics include: real numbers,
statistics, probability, geometry and measurement. Required for
prospective elementary school teachers.
Prerequisite: MATH 2010.
Manipulative Activities
- (K-2)
Unifix cubes and
two-color counters
- (K-2)
Attribute shapes
- (K-2)
Pattern blocks
- (K-2)
Place value--hundred's
grid, folding numbers, place value pocket chart
- (3-5)
Facts check-off card
(count by)
- (3-5)
Lattice multiplication
and Napier's Bones
- (3-5)
Circle-folding
geometry (the Magic Circle)
- (3-5)
Hold-up cards
(master, no explanation)
- (3-5)
Stand-up cards
(also known as line-up cards)
- (3-5)
Geoboards
- (3-5)
Tangrams
- (3-5)
Fractions--fraction war, fraction
kit, IDEAS for fractions (connect the dots), fraction puzzle, and
fraction math-ups
- (3-5) Ratios, proportions, and percents
(also see assessment worksheet from Annenberg below)
-
My Math Pace
unit
- Teaching overheads for my Math Pace unit
(could be converted to PPT)
- Notes from NCTM session by John Van de
Walle
- (3-5) Math Donuts
- (3-5) Reverse
times tables
- (3-5) Cat and Mouse
- (6-8) Algebra tiles
- (6-8) Graphing,
probability, and statistics (USA Today, pockets)
- (6-8)
Basic geometry constructions (folding)
- (6-8) Tesselations
Technology Activities
-
Sponge Activities (Classroom Quickies)
- Misc.
cards, math pace, PPT math pace
Assessment and Grading
- Refer to the Mathematics Assessment video library from
Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Collection --
Fraction, Decimal, Percent Worksheet
- Rubrics (www.uen.org/rubrics)
- What is the purpose of assessment? (Formative & Summative)
- Kinds of
Assessment (Refer to the Mathematics Assessment video library
from Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Collection)
Lesson Planning (including Core Map and Unit Lesson Plans)
- Classroom
Motivation (handout from NCTM Conference in 1990's)
The Professional Mathematics Educator
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
- Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics (UCTM)
Commercial Booklets & Workbooks
- Algebra Tiles for the Overhead Projector
by Hilde Howden (publ. Cuisenaire)
- Activities using Algebra Tiles by Rhona Pinsky of Montreal
Protestant School Board
- Tangram Patterns by Thomas E. Foster (publ. Creative
Publications, Inc.)
- Geoboard Geometry by Margaret A. Farrell (publ. Creative
Publications, Inc.)
- Geoboard Teacher's Manual by John Bradford (publ. Scott
Resources, Inc.)
- Geoboard Activity Sheets by Cech and Tate (publ. Ideal School
Supply Co.)
- Math Explorer Instructional Materials (c) by Texas Instruments
Inc.
- Classroom Quickies Book 1 by Harnadek (publ. Midwest
Publications)
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