Welcome to Everyday Math!

Riverside Elementary Math Night

February 10, 2009

Background of Everyday Math...

• Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project

• Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power

• Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century

In Everyday Math you can expect to see…

• A problem solving approach based on everyday situations

• An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly (spiral curriculum)

• Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games

• Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook

• Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

A Spiraling Curriculum…

• Mastery of mathematics concepts and skills comes with repeated exposure and practice, not after just one lesson

• Enables new connections and building on what has already been learned while learning more difficult and challenging content

Components of an

Everyday Math Lesson

Warm-Up Activites

• Mental Math and Reflexes- Exercises, (usually oral), designed to strengthen children’s number sense and to review and advance essential basic skills.

• Math Message- Sets the tone and focus for the content of the lesson.

Sample Math Message…

• Madeline had $38 in her bank account.

• She Deposited another $15.

• How much money was in her account then?

Introduction of New Content

• The main part of the lesson focusing on new content

• Math Journal Pages-– Reinforce the concepts being taught for

a particular lesson.

Ongoing Learning & Practice

• Math Boxes – Reviews and previews mathematical content by providing continuous practice of all skills and concepts in Everyday Math.

• Math boxes are designed as independent practice.

Ongoing Learning & Practice

• Games – provides necessary practice for children to build, master, and maintain strong mental arithmetic skills.

Home Links/Study Links

• Everyday Math’s version of homework.• Each lesson has a Home/Study Link.

Home/Study Links are reviewed before the lesson begins.

• Important for your child to bring their Home/Study Links back to school.

• Authors encourage family support for Home/Study Link completion

Purpose of Home/Study Links:

• To promote follow-up

• To provide enrichment

• They offer opportunities for you to become involved in your child’s math education.

Important Materials to Support Your Child at Home…

• Student Reference Book (SRB)– Each Home/Study Link provides a correlation

to the SRB for additional support on a topic.

• Parent Letters– Provides an overview of the current unit– Provides key mathematical vocabulary and

definitions– Provides answer keys for Home/Study Links

Assessment

• Everyday Math curriculum provides many different opportunities for teachers to determine individual student progress– Written– Verbal– Observations

In Conclusion…Our goal is to help students develop mathematical literacy

Electronic Resources

• Everyday Math Parent Connection: https://www.wrightgroup.com/parent_connection/index.html

• DCE Math Literacy Website: http://dce.k12.wi.us/literacy/math_literacy.htm

• DCE Online Homelinks:

http://mathlinks.dce.k12.wi.us

My Contact Info

Tony Pickar

Math Curriculum Coordinator

D. C. Everest School District

6500 Alderson Street

Schofield, WI 54476

(715) 359-6561 ext. 4250

(715) 355-7220 fax

tpickar@dce.k12.wi.us