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Martinez Elementary Math Weekly Professional Development

Week 1-4 Understanding the Role of Manipulatives in Math Education
Week 1-2 Introduction to Manipulatives
Week 1 Definition and Types of Manipulatives
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Duration
Provide a comprehensive overview of manipulatives, which are
physical objects used as teaching tools to engage students in hands- Presentation
on learning experiences. Discuss the importance of manipulatives in
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3:15 - 5:15 Math Math Specialist promoting conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and
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mathematical reasoning. Teachers (Google) Math (Google)
Example: Demonstrate how base-ten blocks can be used to teach Manipulatives Discuss various types of manipulatives commonly used in
Engagement elementary math education, such as base-ten blocks, geometric
place value concepts, such as regrouping and addition/subtraction with
regrouping. Specificity shapes, fraction bars, and pattern blocks.
Week 2 Pedagogical Strategies for Manipulative Use
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Presentation Duration
Explore research-based pedagogical strategies for integrating slide deck, Support Engage participants in hands-on activities to experience firsthand how
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gradual release of responsibility model, where teachers Teachers dry-erase mathematical concepts. Example: Guide teachers through a lesson on
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progressively shift from explicit instruction to guided practice boards, and fractions using fraction tiles, starting with concrete representations and
and independent application. markers Specificity gradually transitioning to abstract symbolic notation.
Week 3-4 Implementation Strategies for Manipulatives
Week 3 Lesson Planning with Manipulatives
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Duration https://docs.google.
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appropriate manipulatives based on grade level, mathematical Engagement incorporating differentiation strategies to meet the needs of students with usp=sharing C. Martinez
concept, and student needs Specificity varying levels of mathematical proficiency. Lesson Plan Template
Week 4 Technology Integration with Manipulatives
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Duration Exploring different websites
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Introduce teachers to technology tools that complement and Support Demonstrate how technology can support manipulative-based activities
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enhance the use of manipulatives in math instruction. C. Martinez through simulations, virtual manipulative platforms, and interactive
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digital representations of physical manipulatives, offering "Geoboard" or "Number Pieces" and demonstrate how they can be used to //www.mathlearningcenter.
interactive and dynamic learning experiences. Specificity engage students in exploring geometric concepts and place value. org/apps
Week 5-8 Integrating Technology in Math Instruction
Week 5-6 Introduction to Technology Tools
Week 5 Exploring Virtual Manipulatives
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Duration
Exploring different websites
Provide an overview of virtual manipulatives and their Engage teachers in hands-on exploration of virtual manipulative apps and https://www.didax.
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benefits, such as accessibility, versatility, and interactivity. C. Martinez websites across various mathematical domains, including number sense,
3:15 - 5:15 Math Math Specialist Discuss strategies for integrating virtual manipulatives into Teachers
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geometry, and measurement. Example: Lead teachers through a guided manipulatives.html https:
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both whole-group instruction and individualized practice exploration of virtual fraction manipulatives, demonstrating how they can
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activities. Specificity be used to model fraction operations and comparisons.
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Week 6 Interactive Technology Applications
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Duration
Introduce teachers to interactive technology applications, Support
Discuss best practices for integrating interactive technology applications
including educational games, simulations, and interactive Laptop and into math instruction to enhance conceptual understanding and problem- Check for understanding
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3:15 - 5:15 Math Math Specialist whiteboard software. Showcase examples of interactive Teachers
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solving skills. Example: Demonstrate an interactive geometry app that with Kahoot.com https:
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technology applications that promote student engagement, allows students to manipulate geometric shapes, explore spatial
motivation, and deeper learning in math. Specificity relationships, and investigate properties of polygons.
Week 7-8 Technology in Practice
Week 7 Creating Digital Math Activities
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Guide teachers in creating digital math activities using Duration
technology tools, such as interactive worksheets, digital https://docs.google.
Support Teachers share and refine their digital math activity ideas. Example: Work
manipulatives, and multimedia presentations. Provide Google com/presentation/d/1EFT
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3:15 - 5:15 Math Math Specialist templates and resources for designing engaging and slides and Modeling p5MVIxJtxDXL3GZqiwzR
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student exploration.
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Week 8 Assessing Student Learning with Technology
Schedule Content Person Responsible Task Audience Resources Five Principles Collaboration Evidence
Duration Explore various technology tools and platforms for assessing student
Showcase examples of digital assessment tools that support Support
learning in math, including formative assessment apps, digital quizzes, and Teachers will create an
differentiated instruction and accommodate diverse learning C. Martinez Laptop and online rubric generators. Example: Demonstrate the use of an online assessment on OnTrack.
3:15 - 5:15 Math Math Specialist needs. Discuss strategies for using technology to gather real-
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formative assessment tool that allows teachers to create quizzes with
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time data on student progress, identify areas of growth, and Engagement interactive questions, track student responses in real-time, and analyze com/scprod/sc/welcome
provide timely feedback. Specificity assessment data to inform instructional decisions.