A Literacy Approach to Fundamental (Basic) Math Knowledge
Restated Definition(s) & Supporting Example(s) & Illustrative Image(s)
Students need to Read, Write, Talk
and Play
Mathematics!
@ Use Math Dictionaries with
Math Textbooks to create: Restated definition with Supporting
example(s)! @
@ Use WWW informational and interactive web sites to
enhance knowledge and computational skills! @
@ Virtual Math
Manipulatives can visual illustrate beyond with hands-on activities! @
Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy defines Comprehensive Knowledge
Application Level: Using Basic Knowledge to Solve Problems
Comprehension
Level: Restated Definition(s), Example(s) and Image(s)
Knowledge
Level: Memorized Fundamental Knowledge
The following
pages attempt to provide simple examples for teachers to use
as checklists to assess
student’s fundamental fnowledge of mathematics.
A.
Students should be able to provide restated
textbook definition(s),
supporting
example(s) & illustrative image(s) for conceptual assessment.
B. Students
should also be able to provide evidence of
proficiency in
computation
skills in a Real World of
diverse basic number types.
MathWords * MathsDictionary * CoolMath * MathStuff * MathisFun * Math Glossary
EnchantedDictionary * English/Spanish
MathDictionary * DirectoryofMath
Dictionaries
MathSpokenHere * Math Stories * Interactive Daily Math * PBS - Games *
MathDictionary
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Natural
Numbers Fractions Mixed
Numbers Decimals
Ratio,
Proportions, Percents Exponents
& Square Roots Integers
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 - 21st Century Learning Solutions, Inc * Orlando, Florida - tlove1@gmail.com