Module 3: Developing a Math Learning Environment

Due: April 16

Mathematical Representations

Representations

The following are resources for developing an understanding of the importance of representations in math:

• The Important Connections Among Mathematical Representations: Visible Learning for Mathematics, (Grade K-12), J. Hattie et al., Pages 169 - 171
• The Role of Representations in Developing Mathematical Understanding
• Seeing as Understanding: The Importance of Visual Mathematics for our Brain and Learning
• Leaders in Math - Discussions of Models in Math
• The Importance of Spatial Visualization in Representations
• Mathematical Processes - Representations
• Fractions Representations
• Multiplication Representations

Mathematical Representations 20%

This assignment will support participants in developing a deeper understanding of the role of incorporating and connecting a range of representations (e.g. concrete, symbolic, visualization), to support student understanding. Participants will engage in professional reading to understand representations; implement a set of lessons intentionally incorporating and connecting representations; and monitor and reflect upon the impact on student understanding.