Topics regarding sequences and prerequisites
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“All I Really Need to Know” in math is From Elementary and Middle School
A spin off to Fulghum’s book (below) is that by high school, students have been presented with almost all of the math they need if they are not pursuing college. High school math, aside from some exceptions, is largely designed to prepare students for college and subsequent careers. If your student is entering high school…
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Viability of a Grade Level in Math
When I am asked to consult or evaluate a student, often the student is years behind in math. As a result, I am often asked to determine the grade level of the student’s achievement. Regressing the math achievement to a single number is not viable. This post provides an explanation. Common Scenario Here is a…
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Proportional Relationship (with k) vs Linear Function (with m)
There have been interesting discussions on various Facebook Teacher pages about proportional relationships vs linear functions. This mirrors discussion about the constant of proportionality vs slope vs unit rates. The difference between the proportional relationships and slope is context and the ratios. The ratio for the former addresses the variables themselves. The ratio for the…
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CCSS MATH Coherence Map – 3rd Grade Groups of Objects to HS Slope
A hidden treasure is the Common Core of State Standards Math Coherence Map. It is an interactive flow chart that shows connections between the various standards. If you are teaching math, you can see the connections between what you are teaching, what was taught previously, and how you are preparing students for their future math…
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Math Intervention is Packing a Suitcase
In working with students with special needs on math programming and services, a common and important issue is that the student is behind and there is a tension between math intervention to fill gaps and addressing ongoing grade level content. Unpacking the situation There is no single grade level for math, as is the case…