Mathematics for Teachers of Young Children

Final Exam Study Guide

billselak — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:40 +0000

Final study guide NCTM standards

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Final exam review

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Literature Links: Measurement

billselak — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:29 +0000

Here are books that are aligned with NCTM measurement standards:

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.

Storybook Sharing

billselak — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:56:14 +0000

Here are the math literature books you shared:

Assignment: Marilyn Burns Paper

billselak — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Prepare a paper based on the Marilyn Burns book. The paper should be 3-4 pages in length and written in a narrative style. The paper should include, but is not limited, to:
• Critique and analysis of the book. What is your opinion of the content presented in Marilyn Burn’s book? How do you feel about the style of writing she chooses to use in her book? How does her presentation of material help or hinder your understanding of the relevance of learning mathematical concepts?

• Personal reflection. Do you relate to any of the negative aspects of the scenarios Marilyn presents? Why or why not? If so, what may have made your experiences more positive? If not, why do you feel you developed positive attitudes towards math?

• Application to mathematics education. How does what you read apply to learning/teaching math today? What specific techniques/methods can you use in your own classroom that will make math learning fun and relevant to preschoolers through second graders?

• Application to personal life. How does this impact you in your home life? What have you learned that you can apply to life outside of the classroom?

Important forms:
Marilyn Burns Rubric

Literature Links: Geometry

billselak — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:02:02 +0000

Here are books that are aligned with NCTM geometry standards:

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.

Geometry All Around

billselak — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:01:19 +0000

Geometry is everywhere. Try to incorporate real life examples of geometric shapes into your lessons. Here’s how to easily show your class some great photos:

Visit Flickr‘s advanced search at http://www.flickr.com/search/advanced.
Scroll down, and click on “Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content”.
Type in a keyword and run a search.
Sort by “Most relevant” or “Most interesting.”
Click the Slideshow button in the top right corner.

Here is an example of a slideshow, taken from an amazing minimalist photographer Zel Nunes:

Storybook Math

billselak — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:00:39 +0000

Here are the math literature books you shared:

The Wing on a Flea
043958714X

When a Line Bends, a New Shape Begins
0618152415

There Was an Old Lady
1904550622

Gray Rabbit’s 1, 2, 3
0753452529

Five Ugly Monsters
0590222260

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
0399226230

The Grouchy Ladybug
0064434508

The Doorbell Rang
B002VJUQ84

Busy Bugs
0448431599

Two by Two
0823418405

Guess How Much I Love You
0763641758

The Cheerios Animal Play Book
0689830149

Pattern (Math Counts)
0516454552

Shapes That Roll
1934706817

Algebra resources

billselak — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:00:38 +0000

This week, we will review the algebra strand. You might want to print out a copy of the presentation before class.

You can also view the lecture for the algebra strand.

Literature Links: Algebra

billselak — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:00:33 +0000

Here are books that are aligned with NCTM algebra standards:

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.

Assignment: Lesson Plan

billselak — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:00:33 +0000

Qualities of an excellent math lesson plan:
• Pre-assessment drives the lesson
• Connection between pre-assessment, lesson objective, activity, post assessment
• Content is accurate, relevant, and meets identified standards
• Activities are developmentally appropriate
• Variations to lesson that accommodate diverse learners
• Pertinent materials and step-by-step procedures described in a clear manner
• Extensions to lesson that reinforce initial lesson objective

Important forms:

The Number and Operations lesson plan is due week 6. Three additional lesson plans are due week 9. The final lesson plan is due week 10, and is submitted through TaskStream.