Food for Thought
March, 20th 2015
School Improvement
Future Math Adoption and Pilot coming to D15
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A Focus on Math!!
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Are some of your students struggling with math? Are you looking for a way to challenge and support all of your students in a meaningful way?
Consider using the Concrete - Pictoral - Abstract approach!
This approach is based on research by Jerome Bruner who suggests that there are 3 steps (concrete, pictoral, and abstract) for students to develop an understanding of a concept. It is also supported by Piaget's theory of cognitive development. In his research he found that students at the concrete operational stage (approx. age 7 - 11) need as much hands-on experience as possible.
But where are the materials?
Team work, creative supplies, and deep thinking will work wonders! This coupled with ideas and lessons from Math in Action K-2 & Math in Action 3-5 can yield a comprehensive way to support students through the concrete, pictoral, and abstract understanding of a concept.
Imagine students using string and post-its to divide the whole into 3 equal shares, or pattern blocks to model multiplying whole numbers by fractions.
Interested?
If you are interested in trying this with a lesson or unit, please contact Rupal!
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