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Everyday Math curriculum:

Adding up to better test scores

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Implementation of Everyday Math

  • Before the 2007 school year the School District of Jefferson had low math scores

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  • These statistics brought on the search for a math program that would aid in the raising of these numbers

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  • The search lead to Everyday Math

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What Is Everyday Math?

  • Focus on Real-life Problem Solving
    • Everyday Math emphasizes the application of mathematics to real world situations

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  • Balanced Instruction
    • Each Everyday Math lesson includes time for whole-group instruction as well as small group, partner, or individual activities.

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What is Everyday Math?

  • Multiple Methods for Basic Skills Practice
    • Everyday Math provides numerous methods for basic skills practice and review

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  • Emphasis on Communication
    • Throughout the Everyday Math curriculum students are encouraged to explain and discuss their mathematical thinking, in their own words

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Basic Skills Practice to do at home:

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What is Everyday Math?

  • Enhanced Home/School Partnerships
    • Daily Home Links (K-3) and Study Links (4-6) provide opportunities for family members to participate in the students’ mathematical learning.
  • Appropriate Use of Technology
    • Everyday Math teaches students how to use technology appropriately
  • Prescribed time for basic Instruction
    • Everyday Math has a schedule of time/minutes of instruction that the program should be taught each day. (60-75 minutes a day)

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The Everyday Math program revolves around six interconnected goals

  • Number and Numeration
    • Understand the Meanings, Uses, and Representations of numbers
    • Understand Equivalent Names for Numbers
    • Understand Common Numerical Relations
  • Operations and Computation
    • Compute Accurately
    • Make Reasonable Estimates
    • Understand Meanings of Operations

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Online books help students understand the work without the teacher’s help

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Everyday Math Program goals

  • Data and Chance
    • Select and Create Appropriate Graphical Representations of Collected or Given Data
    • Analyze and Interpret Data
  • Measurement and Reference Frames
    • Understand the Systems and Processes of Measurement: Use appropriate techniques, tools, units, and formulas in making measurements
    • Use and Understand Reference Frames

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Online Algorithm Animations

  • These walk students through the problems they’re completing, and give them a step-by-step reason as to how the answer came out the way it did.

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Everyday Math Program goals

  • Geometry
    • Investigate Characteristics and Properties of Two-and Three- Dimensional Geometric Shapes
    • Apply Transformations and Symmetry in Geometric Situations
  • Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
    • Understand Patterns and Functions
    • Use Algebraic Notation to Represent and Analyze Situations and Structures

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What Everyday Math Program looks like:

Initial welcome page to Everyday Math Online

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What Everyday Math Program looks like continued:

Many games are available

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Games:

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Games:

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Practice Quizzes:

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How To Help, as Parents:

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How To Help, as Parents:

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Everyday Math in a nutshell:

  • Online help can be used by students and parents to foster learning by both parties

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  • “Letters to Parents” available on each chapter
    • Help parents in answering questions from their children
    • If they want to learn with their children this is fostered through these letters