Covering Bases.
Base Ten
Base 5
Including Homework
Base 3, etc.
Learning the background of Bases and how it is taught around the world
Why are we learning all forms of Bases?
makes our standard way of teaching here in America easier for ourselves
Practice problems with classmates and going over homework
What is Multiplication?
Meaning of multiplication and keywords
Learning different properties of multiplication
Going over different methods of multiplication as a class
Identity, Commutative Property, Zero Property, Associative Property, & FactorsStandard AlgorithmPlace ValueExpanded NotationLattice Algorithm
Why do we emphasize place values?
Classwork
What is Division?
Meaning of division and keywords
Learning two methods of division
Places values and alternatives
Why are place values important?
Test Review
Test score average
How teacher can improve exam next time
Problem Solving Strategies
HW Review
Fall Break
HW Review
Practice problems
Fractions
Test Preparation #2
Go over notes for exam
Notes
Graphing Decimals and Percentages
Veteran's Day
Introduction to Integers
What are Integers?
Positive + Negative Numbers
Adding/Subtracting Integers
Dividing/ Multiplying Integers
Homework
Integers
Thanksgiving
Exam Review
Final Exam
Welcoming the first semester and going over syllabus/expectations.
Intro to elementary mathematics. Combination practice problems and group work to practice critical thinking.
Polya's Four Step ProblemUnderstand the problemRevise a PlanCarry Out the Plan Look Back (Reflect)
Includes Homework
Finding new methods and understanding background of said methods.
How can we make our students understand?
Why are we teaching in this way?
Using real world situations
What is Addition?
Meaning of addition and place values
Going over properties of addition
Commutative
Associative
Learning different methods of addition from around the world and why they are important and useful.
Commutative & Associative PropertyStandard AmericanPartial SumsPartial Sums with Emphasis on Place ValueLeft to Right AlgorithmExpanded NotationLattice Algorithm
How can we do this in a way students understand?
What is Subtraction?
Meaning of subtraction and keywords
Learning the different methods of subtraction and how they are used all over the world
American StandardEuropean - Mexican AlgorithmReverse IndianLeft to Right AlgorithmExpanded NotationInteger Subtraction
How can we do this in a way students understand?
Test Preparation
Go over notes for exam
Everything we've studied past the 4 weeksMind Map as resourceSimilar to homework problemsKnow all algorithmsExplain stepsName problem solving strategiesMental StrategiesBe specific !
Test
Divisibility
Meaning of divisibility and what numbers meet the requirements
Practice Problems
Important terminology
divisors, factors, multiples
Divisibility Rules
Ending, sum, special numbers, last digits, other
GCF/LCM
What are Greatest Common Factors?
What is a Least Common Multiple?
List Method
A way of finding GCF and LCM
GCF
24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36
LCM
24: 24, 48, 72, 96
36: 36, 72
Prime Factorization
What is Prime Factorization?
Practice Work
Fractions
Definition of Fractions and Ratio
Learn how to add, subtract, divide, and multiply fractions
Dividing Fractions
Learn how to divide fractions using strategies and pictures
Practice work including using pictures to show your work
Test
Test Review
Decimals
What are decimals?
Learning places of decimals (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.)
Turning percentages into decimals
decimals into percentages
Learning how to divide improper fractions
Homework
Improper Fractions