Teaching Math Online
Great Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Support Parents, K-8
Will be published approx. on 2. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
88 pages
978-0-8077-6490-9 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to provide rich, online mathematics instruction that optimizes the limited time you have with students, while doing it in a way that does not overwhelm parents. This practical resource: highlights the value of open questions for differentiating instruction in the K-8 virtual environment; shows teachers how to adapt the materials that they are already using; illustrates how students can incorporate items from their home environment into math lessons; demonstrates how to build and maintain community with students online; explores the logistics of independent meetings with students and parents; provides samples and directions for creating tools like number lines and manipulatives at home; and much more. Featuring professional developer Marian Small's special brand of lucid explanation of difficult concepts, engaging teaching examples, troubleshooting tips, and formative assessments, Teaching Math Online is a must-have for anyone teaching math either wholly online or in blended classrooms.
Book Features:
Provides immediate assistance for teachers with little or no experience teaching math online.
Offers specific suggestions for supporting parents in their new role as the link between teacher and student.
Addresses both logistical and pedagogical issues important to successful online learning.
Provides online problem visuals for teachers to use with students.
Includes reproducibles for creating math manipulatives and tools.
Discusses distanced formative assessment.
Includes access to exemplar videos for communicating with parents, and for providing students with spoken instruction that they can save and replay.
Book Features:
Provides immediate assistance for teachers with little or no experience teaching math online.
Offers specific suggestions for supporting parents in their new role as the link between teacher and student.
Addresses both logistical and pedagogical issues important to successful online learning.
Provides online problem visuals for teachers to use with students.
Includes reproducibles for creating math manipulatives and tools.
Discusses distanced formative assessment.
Includes access to exemplar videos for communicating with parents, and for providing students with spoken instruction that they can save and replay.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8077-6490-9 (9780807764909)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Marian Small is an international professional developer and conference speaker. A former dean of education and professor of mathematics education, she is widely known for her bestselling books and her in-district work with educators. Visit her website at www.onetwoinfinity.ca for in-person and online professional development.
Content
Contents
Introduction?1
1??Principles to Consider When Teaching Online?3
What Math Teaching Must Focus On?3
Creating Warmth?3
Creating Interactivity and Engagement?4
Providing Clarity and Structure?5
Attending to Individual Differences?6
2??Differentiation Instruction Using Open Questions and Parallel Tasks?7
The Value of Open Questions in an Online Environment?7
The Value of Parallel Tasks in an Online Environment?9
The Value of Rich Math Conversation: Unexpected Benefits of an Online Environment?10
The Importance of Being Intentional in an Online Environment?11
3??Logistics?12
Preparing Students for Working at a Distance?12
Connectivity Issues?12
Building Online Communities?13
Collecting Work From Students?15
Providing Feedback and Formative Assessment?16
Involving Parents Without Overwhelming Them?16
Dealing With Manipulatives When Teaching Virtually?18
4??Adapting Questions From Good Questions for the Online Environment?20
Grades K-2?20
Grades 3-5?27
Grades 6-8?33
Summary?40
5??New Open Questions for the Online Environment?41
Grades K-2?41
Grades 3-5?47
Grades 6-8?51
Summary?54
6??Conclusion?55
Resources?56
References?56
Online Resources?56
Videos?57
Math Tools?57
Appendix A: Scripts for Example Videos?58
Learning About Math Tools?59
Using a 100-Chart (Grades 1 and 2)?59
Using Number Lines (Grades 2 and 3)?60
Using Pattern Blocks (Grades 3 and 4)?61
Using Base Ten Blocks (Grades 4 and 5)?62
Using Double Number Lines (Grades 6 and 7)?63
Using Probing Questions?64
234 Question (Grades K-2)?64
What Does Division Look Like? (Grades 3-5)?66
Circles, Squares, and Crosses (Grades 6-8)?67
Appendix B: Templates for Manipulatives?69
10-Frames?70
100-Chart?71
Number Paths?72
Number Lines?73
Pattern Blocks?74
Dot Paper?76
Base Ten Blocks?77
Grid Paper?78
Fraction Strips?79
10 x 10 Grid?80
Double Number Lines?81
About the Author?82
Introduction?1
1??Principles to Consider When Teaching Online?3
What Math Teaching Must Focus On?3
Creating Warmth?3
Creating Interactivity and Engagement?4
Providing Clarity and Structure?5
Attending to Individual Differences?6
2??Differentiation Instruction Using Open Questions and Parallel Tasks?7
The Value of Open Questions in an Online Environment?7
The Value of Parallel Tasks in an Online Environment?9
The Value of Rich Math Conversation: Unexpected Benefits of an Online Environment?10
The Importance of Being Intentional in an Online Environment?11
3??Logistics?12
Preparing Students for Working at a Distance?12
Connectivity Issues?12
Building Online Communities?13
Collecting Work From Students?15
Providing Feedback and Formative Assessment?16
Involving Parents Without Overwhelming Them?16
Dealing With Manipulatives When Teaching Virtually?18
4??Adapting Questions From Good Questions for the Online Environment?20
Grades K-2?20
Grades 3-5?27
Grades 6-8?33
Summary?40
5??New Open Questions for the Online Environment?41
Grades K-2?41
Grades 3-5?47
Grades 6-8?51
Summary?54
6??Conclusion?55
Resources?56
References?56
Online Resources?56
Videos?57
Math Tools?57
Appendix A: Scripts for Example Videos?58
Learning About Math Tools?59
Using a 100-Chart (Grades 1 and 2)?59
Using Number Lines (Grades 2 and 3)?60
Using Pattern Blocks (Grades 3 and 4)?61
Using Base Ten Blocks (Grades 4 and 5)?62
Using Double Number Lines (Grades 6 and 7)?63
Using Probing Questions?64
234 Question (Grades K-2)?64
What Does Division Look Like? (Grades 3-5)?66
Circles, Squares, and Crosses (Grades 6-8)?67
Appendix B: Templates for Manipulatives?69
10-Frames?70
100-Chart?71
Number Paths?72
Number Lines?73
Pattern Blocks?74
Dot Paper?76
Base Ten Blocks?77
Grid Paper?78
Fraction Strips?79
10 x 10 Grid?80
Double Number Lines?81
About the Author?82