Your Students CAN Bridge the Gap Between Arithmetic and Higher-Level Mathematics
Author: Patricia Helmuth
Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
Language: English
License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

Abstract:

How do we bridge the gap between students’ current understanding of arithmetic to the higher level mathematics content that they need to learn? Brain science reveals that  students at all levels, ELL, ABE, & HSE alike, can cross this bridge by tapping into the visual processing centers of the brain. In this presentation, teachers will explore how a visual model can be used to help students to gain understanding of  the meaning and uses of variables, recognition of patterns and functions, and make connections to the language of algebra. Teachers will be able to connect their own learning with teaching in a multi-level classroom. The presentation includes links to additional materials including classroom-ready printable resources