Math overview letter Math Instruction at Del Mar Heights Del Mar Heights School is committed to preparing students for the meaningful application of mathematics in the 21st century. Guided by current research and the Common Core State Standards, we strive to promote the development of students’ conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application of mathematics concepts. The goal of math instruction is to foster children’s ability to interpret and solve problems, communicate mathematically, and confidently apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. We maintain a curriculum that is responsive to each child and their individual needs. Responsive Instruction and Differentiation Teachers understand that each child is a unique learner. With this in mind, they carefully assess each student, craft specific math activities on an ongoing basis, and offer appropriate extensions to promote growth. Math Instruction in _______ Grade A target of sixty to ni...
https://dschool-old.stanford.edu/groups/k12/wiki/956b6/Design_Thinking_Projects_and_Challenges.html These challenges are created by the Stanford design thinking projects and offer good whole-group and small/individual opportunities for math and engineering extensions. You may need to add numeracy in terms of weight/height/material amount requirements to build in some math calculations
Initial list of resources Resources: Web: Kenken puzzles Dreambox TenMarks Multiplication.com Khan Academy Cool math games online Math apps such as (Sushi Monster, Moose Math) Coding Apps Multiplication http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4213 Order of operations millionaire http://www.math-play.com/Order-of-Operations-Millionaire/order-of-operations-millionaire.html Lots of math games (4th grade level) https://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/Page/184 Lots of math games (3rd) https://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/Page/185 Math websites (3rd) http://www.readington.k12.nj.us/Page/4297 Project: High tech high weather problem (open ended) https://www.hightechhigh.org/htm/project/open-ended-math-problems/ . This one takes some digging and inferential thinking on the teacher's part. Grade four level open ended problems (open ended) https://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/ARSI/www.uky.edu/pub/arsi/openresponsequestions/mathorq.pdf Low threshol...
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