A Literacy Approach to Fundamental Math Knowledge

 Restated Definition  & Supporting Example

Students need to Read, Write, and Talk Mathematics!

 

Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy defines Fundamental Knowledge

Application Level:               Using Basic Knowledge to Solve Problems

Comprehension Level:       Restated Definition  & Supporting Example

Memorization Level:          Minimal Fundamental Knowledge (If any!)

 

The following pages attempt to provide  simple examples  for teachers to use

as checklists to assess student’s Fundamental Knowledge of Mathematics.

A.   Students should be able to provide  restated textbook definitions

with supporting/concrete examples which is conceptual assessment.

B.  Students should also be able to provide evidence of  proficiency in

 computation skills  which is a operational assessment.

 

  Definition Sources:  *   MathWords   *   MathStuff   *   MathWorld   *   OneLook  *

 

Natural Numbers          Fractions            Mixed Numbers            Decimals

Ratio, Proportions, Percents          Integers        Exponents & Square Roots     

 

Geometry: Shapes, Names, and Properties

P & A of Triangles       P & A of Parallelograms     Surface Area &Volume

 

Probability         Measurements          Statistics

 Simple Expressions       Simple Equations      Simple Inequalities

Creation Charts       Interpretation Charts     Data Analysis

 

Thomas Love                                 Malone College                          2006/2008