Talking Math with Your Kids | Because children enjoy using their minds Pearson School Canada: Contexts for Learning Mathematics Copyright: 2007 Publisher: HeinemannGrade: K - 6Author: Catherine Twomey Fosnot The new Contexts for Learning Mathematics series by Catherine Fosnot and colleagues from Mathematics in the City and the Freudenthal Institute uses carefully crafted math situations to foster a deep conceptual understanding of essential mathematical ideas, strategies, and models. Building on the ideals of a math workshop, each unit provides a two-week sequence of investigations, minilessons, games, and other contexts for learning. The series’ 18 classroom-tested units are organized into three content-based packages or grade-specific teacher packs. Now available! To view sample resources, visit:
Computing Technology for Math Excellence Books for Teaching Math This page lists fun, clever books on math for kids. Math can be challenging, so when the usual explanations and strategies don't work, what's a teacher to do? Use math picture books! Math children's books are also great for showing math is all around us! The list below of math books for kids includes links to buy the books on Amazon. additionThese creative booksmake learning additionmore fun and concrete. subtractionBest math picture books for subtractionmath lessons. shapesChildren's books makelearning this fun topiceven more fun! graphingGraphing is fun withthese clever mathpicture books for kids. fractionsFractions can be achallenge, but thesebooks can help! moneyMake learning aboutmoney fun with thesegreat picture books. measurementAdd these great booksto your classroom orhome school math. multiplicationKids books are great forshowing real world usesfor multiplication. divisionWe're still building thislist. geometryMath picture books can make learninggeometry more clear. 8K+Save
Toticity Maths Resources AB Assessment Consortium, Supporting Mathematical Thinking in Elementary Classrooms through Formative Assessment Teachers in Alberta are working with instructional strategies that are designed to help students become more confident mathematicians. While we want students to be fluent with calculations, we also want them to demonstrate their growing understanding of mathematics as they investigate, solve problems, reason and explain their thinking. This broader focus requires adjustments to traditional assessment practices. In this video series, watch how formative assessment can be used to support student learning. Setting the Context Mathematics instruction and assessment must focus on more than simply getting right answers. Learn More Building a Mathematical Community Math talks are an effective way to help students meet the learning goals of the Alberta Mathematics Program of Studies. Learn More
Yummy Math Reviews @ Edmonton Public Schools Featured Titles The Comic Book War Comic Book War is the final installment in the trilogy written by Metis author Jacqueline Guest that began with Belle of Batoche and Outcast of River Falls. read more Red Bird Sings An inspirational story of the life of Zitkala-Sa also known as Gertrude Simmons-Bonnin, a writer, musician, and activist based on her writings in the Atlantic Monthly in the 1900’s. Raven's Greatest Creation A creation story as dreamed by Métis author, David Bouchard, who introduces the readers to Raven, Turtle Island, Sky World and Earth’s Creatures. Fox on the Ice : Maageesees Maskwameek Kaapit Originally published in 2003. An engaging story, shared in English and Cree, about a family, a fox, and an ice fishing adventure. Buniq's Boots Buniq, which means "my girl" in the Inuit language, loses the new pair of boots loveling made by her grandmother, what will she do? Turtle Island Voices are an outstanding must have co... read more Latest Reviews The Old Ways Raven Brings the Light