CRA Math Instruction
Effective Techniques
Math Manipulatives
Instead of this, say that
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C in this strategy stands for
Concrete
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A short, daily exercise that builds mental math capabilities.
What is Number Talk?
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A math manipulative you can use to represent 237.
What are Base Ten Blocks?
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What type of math example is this?
Semi-Concrete
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R in this strategy stands for
Representational
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When we only work with numbers on the page with no context or deeper conceptual understanding, we are said to be working in what?
What is abstract?
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A manipulative with 7 pieces that can be arranged to make a million different things.
What are Tangrams?
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The numbers you add
What is addend?
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A in this strategy stands for
Abstract
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Playing with a concept in different ways to ensure students have a deeper understanding of it.
What are multiple representations?
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Six sided cubes used in probability games.
What are dice?
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Bigger or larger
What is greater?
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Supports students as they grapple with mathematical ideas and relationships
Support productive struggle in learning mathematics
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These objects should be used to help develop conceptual understanding.
What are manipulatives?
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The shape of the yellow piece in a pattern block set.
What is a hexagon?
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top number
What is Numerator?
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Part of this process that uses Manipulatives
Concrete
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The ability to know what pairs of numbers add to 10.
What is subitizing?
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A pegged board that helps students create 2D shapes.
What is a geoboard?
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Left over
What is Remainder?