Mathematics Instruction Flashcards

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Small Group Instruction

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a few members of the class learning together, as opposed to whole-group instruction The students rotated through learning stations while the teacher pulled a few students to her table at a time for small group instruction.

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group comprised of individuals working on the same level A small group of students reading a book together on the same reading level is a homogeneous group.

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an approach that recognizes the importance of including students' cultures in all aspects of learning Learning about students' backgrounds and interests to cultivate authentic relationships in which students feel respected and valued is an example of culturally responsive teaching.

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The state foundation curriculum developed by the State Board of Education, that requires all students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to read, write, compute, problem solve, think critically, apply technology, and communicate across all subject areas

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Using numbers or letter variables in an equation 13x = y

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Lessons using materials for students to listen to. speeches, music, or direct instruction

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Learning primarily by hearing things Lectures

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objects that are proportional to each other with respect to shape and size tangrams

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the third stage of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive development, occurring from 7 years old to adolescence, in which children begin to think logically and use inductive reasoning

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the second stage of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive development, occurring from 2-7 years old, in which children think egocentrically and symbolically

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uses traditional measurement tools to find value ruler for length

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A model using numbers to display a mathematical concept.

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word problems and verbal descriptions of how to solve a problem or what the solution means "We know that Sam gets $10 each week for allowance, so let's make that a constant. And we know that Sam wants to save $150 to buy a new bicycle, so that's a constant, too. But, what we don't know is how long does Sam need to save - let's make that X. So the equation is 10x = 150."

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A graph or picture that serves as a visual model of a mathematical equation. Number line

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An on-going bulletin board with common terms used frequently in the classroom. Vocabulary words are added as they are introduced

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tool used to locate information on the internet Google, Kiddle

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graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole. Pie charts are helpful when displaying the relative distribution of categories.

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a software application that is designed to perform a specific function for the user and can be utilized for teaching purposes Remind, Canva, Kahoot

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a straight line where each number is equal distance from the next one

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used to display information with audio and visual components Powerpoint, Google Slides, Prezi

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collection of web pages housed under a common domain name that are viewed on an internet browser kids.nationalgeographic.com, learninglab.si.edu

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Objects used by students to illustrate and explore mathematical concepts, such as to represent numbers in an equation Blocks, Coins

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Using physical pieces to represent mathematical problems Manipulatives

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platform for posts about various subjects and comments on the posts Edublogs, Flipgrid

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objects that are not proportional to each other with respect to shape and size. Often all of the items are the same size. counting tokens

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a visual representation of data which compares values in different categories the number of people who prefer each genre of movie

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a visual representation of data which shows change over time or in response to a manipulated variable

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uses readily available objects to find value arm for length

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applications designed for multiple users to share and work on files and documents together

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A model using symbols or variables to display a mathematical concept. Formula

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A tabular view of data with columns and rows; the intersection of a column and row is called a cell.

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a usually post-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student knowledge, retention, and application. Often involve the use of a standardized rubric or scoring guide based on several criteria. chapter tests, semester tests

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Tests in which a standard has been set for the test taker to achieve in order to pass the test. A multiple choice or short answer test on the content of a unit of study in which a 70% is needed to pass.

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More flexible than formal assessments and can be adjusted to fit the situation and particular needs of the student being tested observations during a lesson

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An assessment administered to all students to gather data and form groups, such as intervention groups

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A short formative assessment given by a teacher after completing a lesson to determine the degree to which students have learned the material taught in the lesson.

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Tests that compare an individual's performance/achievement to a group called the "norm group." An IQ test

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periodic assessments to monitor student growth and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction The teacher prepared a progress monitoring assessment to see how much each student had improved and learn if his new instructional approach was effective. The teacher

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A collection of student's work and achievements that is used to assess past accomplishments and future potential; can include finished work in a variety of media and can contain materials from several courses over time

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Assessment administered before instruction to determine students' strengths and weaknesses

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Assessment of learning. Given at specific points in time in order to determine what students know and don't know. Summative assessments are generally formal. State assessments, district benchmarks, semester or six weeks tests, and end of unit or chapter

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Assessment for learning. Usually mid-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student progress and informing the teacher so instruction can be altered as needed. graphic organizers, games

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testing the curriculum being taught

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A kind of assessment that requires students to show mastery of specific skills by demonstrating, producing, or performing something designing and performing experiments, building models, writing poems or shorts stories, and developing portfolios

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If the quantities on each side of an equal sign are both divided by the same amount, the resulting statement will still be equal.

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the ability to think about one’s own thought process

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guesses without proof while doing mathematics

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If the quantities on each side of an equal sign are both multiplied by the same amount, the resulting statement will still be equal.

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the silence that often comes after a question has been asked but before students have finished considering their answer and/or find the courage to speak up

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If the quantities on each side of an equal sign have the same amount subtracted from them, the resulting statement will still be equal.

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systematic methods that always produce a correct solution to a problem Area = Base x Height

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If the quantities on each side of an equal sign have the same amount added to them, the resulting statement will still be equal.

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using two or more known premises to draw a conclusion

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the use of logic and algorithms to reach conclusions

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used to answer questions and solve problems that are complex and open-ended (without a definitive solution)

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generalizing knowledge from one area to another

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Active learning activity in which the teacher provides a prompt, the students consider it individually (THINK), then pair up and brainstorm responses or solutions (PAIR), and then the students then share their results with the class (SHARE).

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rounding numbers or approximating them to quickly perform math operations