Welcome DARTS

Volunteers

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District 196 Math Coaches

Angie Asher Carlson
Ann Bernard
Laurie Karl
Kim Mueske

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The Math Learning Center

Established in 1976 through an NSF grant.

Nonprofit dedicated solely to math education.

Professional development central to mission.

Develops, publishes, and supports

implementation of materials.
MLC is unlike any other publishing company.
There is always someone there to answer
questions and offer help... so refreshing!
- Math Coach, Rutland, VT

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About Bridges
Bridges in Mathematics
comprehensive K5 curriculum based on principles
and standards developed by NCTM
developed with initial support from the National
Science Foundation
balances conceptual understanding and
computational skills in an integrated, engaging and
rigorous program
provides the tools, strategies, and materials K5
teachers need to implement a standards-based
curriculum.

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Guiding Principles
1. Math is more than arithmetic.

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Math is Geometry

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Math is Measurement

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Math is Algebra

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Math is Data Collection & Analysis

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Guiding Principles
2. Understanding is just as important
as fluency.

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Guiding Principles
3. Visual models help us remember
and construct important mathematics.

Ten Strips

Hundreds Grid

Ten Frames

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Visual Models
Teacher How many
dots do you see? How
do you know?

Rosa I see 8 dots. I counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Derek There are 5 on top, right? Then 6, 7, 8.
Linda I see 5 on top and 3 on the bottom, thats 8.
Marco The whole thing holds 10, but 2 are missing, so its 8.

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Double-Digit Addition

26
+ 38

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Visual Models

26
+ 38
64

Cody: You can just go 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,

and then count the yellow ones, like
51, 52, 53 and keep going. Its 64 in all.

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Visual Models

26
+ 38
64

Ebony: 20 + 30 is 50. Then 50 + 6 is 56, and
keep counting 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64.

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Visual Models

26
+ 38
64

Michelle: 20 + 30 is 50, and 6 + 8 is 14.

50 + 14 is 64, so its 64 in all.

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Multiplication Array

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Understanding Multiplication

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Understanding Multiplication

12 x 13
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Understanding Multiplication

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30

20

100
30
20
+ 6
156

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Understanding Multiplication

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Brain Break

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Guiding Principles
4. Problem solving is central to
mathematics instruction.

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Problem-Centered Instruction
1. A problem is posed.
2. The teacher briefly discusses resources
and working arrangements.
3. Children work for an extended period of
time.
4. The class reconvenes for discussion.
Students share their solutions and
strategies.

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A Problem to Solve
A certain triangle has a perimeter
of 43 inches. The second side of
the triangle is 4 inches longer
than the first side, and the third
side is 5 inches longer than the
second. How long is each side?

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Guiding Principles
5. Math is a social activity.

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Guiding Principles
1.

Math is more than arithmetic.

2.

Understanding is just as important as

fluency.

3.

Visual models help us remember and

construct important mathematics.

4.

Problem solving is central to

mathematics instruction.

5.

Math is a social activity.

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A Math Classroom
Students are active learners
Work in flexible groupings.
Discuss and debate problems.
Make and share conjectures.
Are encouraged to take risks.
Explain their thinking orally and in writing.
Collaborate as members of a discourse-rich community.

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Questions?

Sandbox Time!

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