Monday After-School PD Session #4

The focus of this PD is on the use on math manipulatives and tools.

In his analysis of 60 studies, Sowell (1989) concluded that “mathematics achievement is increased through the long-term use of concrete instructional materials and that students’ attitudes toward mathematics are improved when they have instruction with concrete materials provided by teachers knowledgeable about their use” (p. 498).

Agenda

2:45 PM Grade 3 Guided Math, Grades 4 and 5 Explore

3:00 PM Grade 4 Guided Math, Grades 3 and 5 Explore

3:15 PM Grade 5 Guided Math, Grades 3 and 4 Explore

3:30 PM Reflection on Sessions 1 - 4

Your Task

You will choose 2 stations and attend 1 Guided Math session. At each station you will record the following information using a Tree Map:

Manipulative: What is the manipulative? Have you ever used it before at your current grade-level?

New Idea/Application: What is a new idea you have about using this manipulative? What additional concepts might you apply this manipulative to?

Address Misconception: How would you use this manipulative to address anticipated misconceptions?

Concerns: Do you have any concerns for implementation?

Online Resources:

  1. Square Tiles

  2. Connecting Cubes

  3. Relational Rods (explore digitally: Modeling Fractions with Cuisenaire Rods)

  4. Pattern Blocks

  5. Base-Ten Blocks

  6. Fraction Strips/Fraction Towers

  7. Geoboards

Guided Math

Grade 3: Add/Subtract, Place Value (Module 2: Lessons 14 and 18)

  • Place Value Discs

  • Number Beads

  • Relational Rods

Grade 4: Multi-digit Multiplication and Division (Module 3: Lessons 8 and 18)

  • Place Value Discs

  • Number Beads

Grade 5: Multi-digit Division (Module 2: Lessons 21 and 24)

  • Place Value Discs

  • Number Beads

Group Reflection

How can manipulative usage enhance and deepen student conceptual understanding?

What are the challenges to consistent usage?

Christine King