Teaching Strategies in Mathematics Curriculum

Cheryl Moran introduces updates to the Grade 2 Everyday Math curriculum, focusing on fact strategies, fractions, arrays, and number stories. The changes aim to align with Common Core standards, emphasizing practice in addition and subtraction, using word notation for fractions, and preparing students for multiplication through repeated addition. The approach to number stories has been revised to make instruction more explicit.

What is the main focus of the changes in Grade 2 Everyday Math?

• Focusing on art and music

• Introducing new science topics

• Enhancing math content and strategies

• Improving reading skills

What is the purpose of 'quick looks' in Grade 2?

• To support children in learning basic addition facts

• To help children develop reading skills

• To introduce new vocabulary

• To teach children about shapes

How many units of fact strategies are included in the new curriculum?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main goal of the changes in teaching addition and subtraction facts?

• To focus on multiplication

• To make math more fun

• To ensure children know all addition facts from memory

• To introduce new math games

What is the purpose of the record sheet for teachers?

• To record grades

• To document which math facts children need more practice with

• To track attendance

• To plan future lessons

What is the new focus in teaching fractions?

• Advanced algebra

• Geometry

• Word notation and recognizing equal shares

• Standard notation

How are equal shares of a shape taught in the new curriculum?

• They are only taught in Grade 3

• They can look different but be equal

• They must always look the same

• They are not taught

What is the significance of aligning the curriculum with common core standards?

• To make it easier for teachers

• To ensure consistency in education

• To introduce new subjects

• To focus on art and music

What is the benefit of using word notation in teaching fractions?

• It is a new trend

• It is easier for teachers

• It helps children understand the concept better

• It simplifies the process

What is the focus of teaching arrays in the updated curriculum?

• Writing multiplication number models

• Repeated addition

• Subtraction

• Division