Math Reflection: 1. How do you currently support mathematical thinking with the children in your classroom? Children are naturally curious and learn to make sense of their world through exploration, questioning and reasoning. I support mathematical thinking with the children in the classroom by playing math games like board game etc. Math games are beneficial for creating a context for developing students’ mathematical reasoning. Playing mathematical games teach the students how to count and it teach them different strategies about problem solving. While playing mathematical game they will become familiar with the numbers and other problems. 2. What materials are present to aid their development of math concepts? When children learn about
Problem Solving Essay Shamyra Thompson Liberty University Summary of Author’s Position In the article “Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say”, the author Steven C. Reinhart shares how there are so many different and creative ways that teachers can teach Math in their classrooms. Reinhart also discussed in his article how he decided not to just teach Math the traditional way but tried using different teaching methods. For example, he tried using the Student-Centered, Problem Based Approach to see how it could be implemented in the classroom while teaching Math to his students. Reinhart found that the approach worked very well for his students and learned that the students enjoyed
It also proves that an activity can be fun while integrating multiple skills and several levels concept knowledge. This activity not only helps students with their fraction multiplication and division skills but also reiterates vocabulary (numerator, denominator, etc.) and gets at the basics of understanding what fractions actually mean. By making the game into something of an activity where students are trying to get the largest (or smallest) number, they need to understand that where they place their drawn cards can greatly impact their final number. The greatest benefit of this activity, and many that I came across, was the opportunity it provided students to solve problems and work together. This, to me, makes a huge difference when engaging students and making learning fun.
Students would learn and become familiar with the Order of Operations and understand that they must do the work that is in the parentheses before continuing with the remainder of the problem. Another fun activity that the students could do for independent practice is ‘Fact Family Homes’. For this activity, students would be given three numbers; 2, 5, and 7; they would practice the addition first- 2+5=7 and 5+2=7 and then the subtraction- 7-2=5 and 7-5=2. The teacher would make six of these little homes on a worksheet and have different numbers and equations for the students to solve. One more activity that I would have the students work on to help retain the Commutative property of addition is a cut and paste worksheet.
Introduction This essay aims to report on how an educator’s mathematical content knowledge and skills could impact on the development of children’s understanding about the pattern. The Early Years Framework for Australia (EYLF) defines numeracy as young children’s capacity, confidence and disposition in mathematics, and the use of mathematics in their daily life (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), 2009, p.38). It is imperative for children to have an understanding of pattern to develop mathematical concepts and early algebraic thinking, combined with reasoning (Knaus, 2013, p.22). The pattern is explained by Macmillan (as cited in Knaus, 2013, p.22) as the search for order that may have a repetition in arrangement of object spaces, numbers and design.
Prior knowledge and understanding- children need to have prior knowledge to enable them to understand the ideas presented. Understanding- children need vocabulary related to the ideas presented Context- the mathematical concept must be understood by the child/children they need something to relate to, to back up what they are being presented with. Resources available-
In Chapter eight of the K-Today they mention three general ways of how you can embed math into the classroom to make it playful for children. The first way is to make connections between informal and explicit knowledge. They share an example of letting students count the sides of different shapes to form connections with geometry. It also helps to connect math to other subject areas like literacy. If you make these connections students will be able to broaden their vocabulary and practice their literacy skills.
Playing the game is also good for teaching multiplication. Building a simple house could be an excellent process for doing quick multiplication. Say the kids were assigned to build a 10 by 8 by 5 house. They would then not only have to calculate how many blocks they need for the construction of the house, but they would also be learning about volume at the same time. Another aid for younger children could be the many different types of blocks.
In “Is Your Child Ready For College Math?” the author builds an argument that many students may not be prepared with the mathematics skills to be college or career ready. The author uses reasons such as the fact that students may have taken insufficient mathematics courses; that they may have taken the wrong courses, or that students have not mastered the skills required to be college and/or career ready. The author provides supporting evidence from the text and compelling word choices to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of his argument.
The article also was informative to the reasons why the games should be played. The application of the listed games in this article can be and has been used in the classroom settings. As written, the evaluation of the games proven the benefits outweighed the deficits of the games. The various content of information presented in the article was, CVA, Cranial Nerve Assessment, Growth and Development, Fluid and Electrolytes, and Nutrition, The games listed were Tic Tac Toe, Wheel of Fortune, Concentration, and Jeopardy. The expectations of the games from both educator and student are to aid in learning and retaining information.
Additionally, playing with blocks and engaging in sorting and counting games also gives them a head-start in the math department. Puzzles help to notice patterns, plan ahead, and solve problems. Preschool gives kids access to some of the latest toys and games that are designed to encourage learning, and parents often just don’t have the same type of quality material at home. Give Your Child the Best Start
Card games are a sneaky way to encourage your kids to use math and develop their critical thinking skills. Trade out some family movie nights and make card game nights a new tradition. When you introduce a little friendly competition, your child will want to put their math skills to use. • Read Everything & Anything: Whether it’s something small, like the newspaper’s comics, or more challenging, like an age-appropriate online article, getting your child to read throughout the day should be a high priority. The more your student practices reading in everyday life, the sooner their reading skills will improve.
This will be a perfect way to make them visual and understand the concept of math. The students can create a real world activity in their room. Let the students think and bring out their own knowledge that they have inside to learn what the teacher is
Especially, using talking circle to introduce new math topics would be an effective way to enhance students’ number fluency and get them comfortable with explaining their thought process by using students' prior knowledge. Talking circles could also be helpful to review materials before an assessment by discussing questions and answers with students as a group. By exploring different perspective of talking circle the teachers can best implement the discussion format in their classroom to help minimize stratified talk and support mathematics learning for all
Part B Introduction The importance of Geometry Children need a wealth of practical and creative experiences in solving mathematical problems. Mathematics education is aimed at children being able to make connections between mathematics and daily activities; it is about acquiring basic skills, whilst forming an understanding of mathematical language and applying that language to practical situations. Mathematics also enables students to search for simple connections, patterns, structures and rules whilst describing and investigating strategies. Geometry is important as Booker, Bond, Sparrow and Swan (2010, p. 394) foresee as it allows children the prospect to engage in geometry through enquiring and investigation whilst enhancing mathematical thinking, this thinking encourages students to form connections with other key areas associated with mathematics and builds upon students abilities helping students reflect
Psychology is defined as “the scientific study of the mind and behavior” (Introduction to Psychology, 2015). Psychology provides an overview of biology and behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, abnormal psychology, and therapy (PSY 102 Course Syllabus, 2018, pg 1). Because psychology allows for a better understanding of how the mind and body work, this knowledge can be beneficial for any field of study or career. The theoretical and practical understanding of the basics of psychology can help with decision-making, critical thinking, stress management, time management, better understanding of others, improving communication, and even achieving goals and objectives, all components that allow someone to be more successful throughout their life. Throughout this course I hope to gain a greater understanding of historical and theoretical perspectives of human behavior and development (PSY 102 Course Syllabus, 2018, pg 2).