Geometry and Measurement
Building Math Vocabulary Strategy
This strategy gets students communicating using math vocabulary with thought provoking prompts. It is quick, easy, and can be differentiated for all learners, targeting multiple math strands (Div 1-2).
The goal of concept attainment is to have students develop their own definitions for a concept/vocabulary by investigating several examples and non-examples. This strategy is ideal for concepts/vocabulary that students likely don’t have much prior knowledge or understanding about. This strategy mimics how the brain works when learning and forming new understandings (Div 1-2).
Circumference of a Circle and Diameter
Hands-on experience exploring circumference of a circle to diameter relationship (Div 3).
Developing Math Literacy Strategy
A cross curricular way to bridge the gap between language and math. Math Read Alouds support math vocabulary, thinking and reasoning through story (Div 1-2).
Group, Describe, Name Strategy
Provoke students’ attention to objects/images/artifacts related to the concept(s) within the learning outcome. Students then group them and justify their thinking (Div 1-2).
Mess About - Experiential Strategy
Students interact, explore and engage with various materials relating to the concept(s) within the learning outcome. The materials selected are intended to spark student curiosity and inquiry. Students connect their prior knowledge, make observations and start wondering about what questions they have about the materials and concept(s) being explored (Div 1-2).
Students make connections and find patterns within content related to 3-D Objects within the learning outcome through their use of a graphic organizer (Div 1).
See-Think-Wonder Thinking Routine
Thinking routines are practices that can be used continually to develop, promote and actively engage students as they deepen their understanding. Use this routine when your goal is to have students think carefully about why something looks the way it does or is the way it is. Students make observations and express thoughtful explanations of their understanding. This thinking routine sparks student curiosity and inquiry (Div 1-2).
Students connect number sense and shapes and space to real-life applications through cross-curricular projects (Div 3).