Math Alliance Project
Math
Alliance
Project
Tuesday 13 April 2010
Gaenslen School – Library
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Establishing a Common Vocabulary
Developing a Worthwhile Task
Computational Fluency Expectations in MPS Math Programs
Foundational Experiences for Grouping and Ungrouping
Revisiting Common Vocabulary & Worthwhile Tasks
Homework (Due next class, April 27, 2010)
1. Math:
(a) Read the “Math for Teachers” Textbook, section 4.2 (p. 139-146).
(b) Problems for Section 4.2 (p. 148-149): Complete Problems 1, 2, 3, & 12
(c) Problems for Section 4.2 (p. 149): Problem #14. This is the Equal Additions method for
subtraction commonly used in many countries in Europe and Latin America, as well as Australia.
Complete parts (a) and (b) in the textbook for this problem.
2. Special Education:
(a) Read Chapter 9 in your Math for All text.
(b) Take the My Self-Assessment of Differentiation Practices (p. 210 in the grades 3-5 book and p. 232
in the grades 6-8 book).
(c) Hand in your written responses to the two questions at the bottom of the self-assessment. You do
not need to turn in the self-assessment itself.
Math Alliance Web Page: www.alliance.uwm.edu