Dear Neshaminy Families,
The NSD Title I Parent & Family Engagement News is published to keep you up to date and informed about what is happening in our Title I program. This issue provides families with strategies and resources to support learners in both math and reading. The buttons throughout the newsletter are links to articles, activities and parent resources.
Sincerely,
Kim Maurizi
Title I Reading Specialist
Using the Think–Share–Compare Routine with Your Child
Your child’s teacher uses an instructional routine called Think–Share–Compare. This routine helps children focus on important concepts, take ownership of their learning, and become fluent in the language of math. Check out these guidelines for using the Think–Share– Compare routine with your child.
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Math Discourse Cards What Is Math Discourse? Math discourse simply means talking about math. When students talk about math, they process ideas more critically, develop perseverance, and retain what they learn. Try using these Discourse Cards when your child is working on math to help get the conversation going! | Math Discourse Activities By talking about math, students gain deeper understanding, more easily retain what they learn, and develop their “math confidence.” The Math Discourse Cards for Families from Ready Mathematics, along with these sample activities, were designed to get students asking questions and sharing their math ideas and strategies. | What Are Math Manipulatives? Math manipulatives are objects or materials that allow students to engage in hands-on math activities and exploration. Students use manipulatives to build concrete representations that help them conceptualize abstract or complex mathematical ideas. |
Math Discourse Cards
Math Discourse Activities
By talking about math, students gain deeper understanding, more easily retain what they learn, and develop their “math confidence.” The Math Discourse Cards for Families from Ready Mathematics, along with these sample activities, were designed to get students asking questions and sharing their math ideas and strategies.
What Are Math Manipulatives?
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