Math Extensions

Our Plan

Research
1. Screening (Moderate)
2. Rational Numbers (Low)
3. Instruction should explicit and systematic
(Strong)
4. Word Problems (Strong)
5. Visual Representations (Moderate)
6. Math Facts (Moderate)
7. Monitor (Low)
8. Motivational Strategies (Low)

Explicit and systematic

Systematic
Gradually build proficiency in a logical order w/ numerous
applications of each concept
Clear models with teacher think alouds and group problem solving
Problem Solving
Verbalization of the student thought process
Guided practice
Corrective Feedback
Extensive practice of newly learned skills

Instructional Framework
What are the goals for this course?
Purpose

General guide of what could be expected in every math

extensions class.
Monitored for the fidelity of implementation

Math Extensions Framework

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Progress Monitoring

What is NOT Progress Monitoring?

Screening Tools (MCA and MAP)
Diagnostic Assessments
Curriculum Embedded Tests
Summatives
Formatives

Progress Monitoring
What do we want to progress monitor?
Consistent and specific
Timed
@ least once a month, more frequently the better
Examples:
Computation, Fluency, Application, or Skills
Reading
Fluency and Comprehension

Formative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Number Talks

Number Talks (Math Talks)

Purpose:
Build competence, flexibility and confidence as
mathematical thinkers
Increase number sense
Improve persistence, mental flexibility, and
communication skills

Number Talks (Math Talks)

How?
5-15 minute daily classroom routine focused on student
thinking
Whole class conversation
Share thinking strategies

Number Talks (Math Talks)

What?
You will asked to find the answer to a question mentally
You will think silently
You will indicate that you have an answer by raising your
thumb on your chest. Try to determine the answer in a
different way -use fingers to indicate this
When most students have at least one answer or method,
we will ask for answers.
After we have all the different answers, we will ask how
the answers were determined.

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Tips
1. Wait time
a. I and II
2. Questioning
3. Thinking together
4. Listening
5. Regularity
6. Academic Language
7. Recording

8. Student to Student Talk

9. Multiple Answers
10. Clarity of Language
a. Word Graveyard
11. Backup Plans
12. Sharing your own
thinking
13. Nudging the box open

Plan a Number Talk

Grading

Grading
Reading Extensions
Purpose of Class

Next Steps?