Math Empowers 2
Middletown Township Public Schools
SECOND GRADE - 4th QUARTER 2016-2017
SUMMER READING Recommendation:
Got Rekenreks?!?!? School Specialty Does!
Are Rekenreks included in your School Specialty/Math order for next year? If not, ordering is strongly encouraged. According to Graham Fletcher, "Incorporating a Rekenrek allows students to discover number and number relationships in a way that makes sense." Furthermore, Rekenreks are a popular DreamBox tool. Having the actual device, readily available, to demonstrate the virtual version of this manipulative on DreamBox will prove to be a true asset.
The GO Math! Lesson Resource Sheets have been UPDATED
Have you visited the GO Math! Lesson Resource Sheets lately? They have a NEW look and several NEW components such as a column for Number Sense Development, Printable Center Activities, tabs for Interventions, Teacher Videos and more. The vast resources collected here will provide support as you deliver instruction through the Ideal Math Lesson. As always, please feel free to share great ideas, videos or activities that you discover along the way either with dematteov@middletownk12.org or your building Math Specialists.
The Importance of Formative Assessment
The article, The Importance of Formative Assessment , outlines why formative assessment is such an important part of classroom instruction, what it looks like in the classroom and what the teacher's and students' roles are during formative assessment. Click the link to learn more.
NUMBER STRINGS
What is The difference Between Number Strings and Number Talks?
Number Strings & Number Talks are both extremely powerful routines that draw on the same critical teacher practices: facilitating discussion and representing student strategies. However, as indicated in the image below, they are different, particularly in the sequence of problems and the use of models. Click here to learn more.
Questioning Techniques to Assess Student Understanding
Thank You for Reading!
Valerie DeMatteo
Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Harmony Elementary School
Math Empowers - Grade 2 Representative
Email: dematteov@middletownk12.org
Twitter: @val_dematteo