Understanding K-8 math curriculum

Understanding K-8 math curriculum

Oct. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

Roslyn Road Elementary School

For parents of students in grades K-8

 

Are you interested in learning more about our district math curriculum? Are you confused by the problem solving method - bar modeling - used in our schools today?  Are you interested in finding out ways you can assist your child in mathematics at home?  If so, this is the parent university for you! 

We will start in the multi-purpose room at Roslyn Road, where Dr. Becky Gill, Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction and Kelly Hansen, Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction will give a brief overview of our math curriculum, how it connects to common core state standards, and the philosophy behind the way we teach math connected to how students learn. 

Join us then for two breakout sessions, focusing on topics, such as bar modeling, assisting your child at home, concrete-pictorial-abstract continuum, number bonds: composing & decomposing numbers and mathematical practices for middle school.  Please RSVP and register on the district website for your choice of breakout sessions listed below.

Breakout Sessions:

Introduction to bar modeling

Participants will learn this important visual method for problem solving and practice using actual student problems used in Math in Focus. Techniques to help your child at home will be shared. (Grades 2-5)

Advanced bar modeling

This session is a continuation of the "Introduction to Bar Modeling" session. Participants will understand how the bar model strategy is used within our 4th-6th grade curriculum and see the progression to using algorithmic and algebraic skills. (Grades 4-6). 

Number stories & number bonds: Composing and decomposing numbersParticipants will learn how we teach basic number sense to kindergarteners and first grade students. Tools & techniques to assist your children at home will be shared. (Grades K-1)
Building math depth in understanding: We never learned it this way!Participants will learn the importance of understanding concrete and pictorial models before learning the algorithms for multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. (Grades 2-6) 

 Mastering math factsParticipants will understand how children build knowledge of the basic operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division - and when is the right time for drill and practice. Methods for practice will be shared. 
Number sense: How to Fit it in?

Participants will learn the importance of building mathematical number sense for confidence in problem solving and critical thinking. Specific home activities and questioning techniques will be shared. (Grades K-6)