Basic Considerations Essay

Basic Considerations

Our grade of focus for our chosen resource is grade 3. The subject area is mathematics with a focus on the unit of counting money. Our resource is a Counting Money Busy Bag manipulative alongside page 158 of the Nelson textbook. The purpose of introducing the resource with the textbook page is to scaffold learning through the use of visuals versus just having text, as the ELL students we have chosen benefit from the use of manipulatives as a preference to learning. In addition, the use of visuals serves as exemplifiers of the Canadian money the text is discussing, as if a student is new to Canada, there are differences in the money values and appearances. It is important to include visuals when teaching money as it helps students make connections between math terms or money terms with a visual representation. Money is complex as it involves addition and subtraction methods, which cannot be taught in isolation from literacy, such as the language that is used to explain coins and strategies. Therefore, having both our resources together will scaffold the teaching and learning process for educators and ELL students to make connections and be successful. It is all about choosing a resource that promotes differentiated learning, while being sensitive to ELL

It includes manipulatives, however, the manipulative that they are being introduced to is something new as they are more used to using ten base blocks. They are also familiar with place value, as they have learned in from chapter 1 and throughout the unit. They are also familiar with estimation, as it is taught at the beginning of the unit, along with how to answer a problem solving question. In previous units and lessons the students have also been asked to reflect, check and practice, therefore, they are familiar with those concepts and types of