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Discover effective strategies for teaching math with this comprehensive guide tailored for Montgomery County educators. Explore innovative tools ranging from engaging centers that cater to diverse learning levels, to techniques that promote higher-order thinking through formative assessment lessons. Learn how to enhance vocabulary acquisition, minimize reliance on worksheets, and incorporate real-world applications to make math relatable. Additionally, gain insights into fostering positive attitudes toward math and utilizing valuable resources. Equip your classroom for success with these practical approaches!
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Top 10 Tools for Teaching Math Montgomery County Schools Felicia Bond, Kayla Hicks, & Lucy Woodford
#1 – Centers in Math? Absolutely! • Why are centers effective? • Organization of centers • Centers at every level • Group Activity: Center Exploration • Technology Center • Current Content Center • Spiral Review Center • Teacher Center
#2 - FALS – Encouraging higher-order thinking • Group Formative Assessment Lesson
#3 - Use the vocabulary! • Vocabulary Checks • Word Walls • Common Core Vocabulary • Spelling Lists
#4 - Moving away from worksheets • Why move away from the workbook? • Unique ideas for content delivery
#5 - Make it STICK • Unique ideas • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaU1eX_DPkY • How do you “make it stick?” Group Share
#6 - Making Mistakes - The impact of analyzing errors • Wrong Answer Analysis • Test Reflections • “Frantic Fran”
# 7 - “When will I ever use this?” Real World Applications • Real-world projects in the math classroom • Financial Planning projects • Group Share – What do you do to “make it real?”
#8 - But I Hate Math!Changing the Math Attitude • Our Attitude • Student’s Attitude • Parent’s Attitude
#9 – Writing About Math • Math Journals in the Classroom • 3 – 2 – 1 Activity
#10 – Use those resources! • Resources List • Questions?
Thank you! Have a wonderful year in your math classroom!