Raising Problem Solvers

Practical Ways to Empower Your Child in Mathematics

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Math Looks Different… Why?

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Employers are seeking analyzers and strategic thinkers

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Expanding Literacy

• Literacy helps students EXPRESS ideas.

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• Mathematics STRENGTHENS thinking behind those ideas.

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• Math moves citizens from opinion to informed position.

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Analyze voting data.

• Examine housing trends.
• Interpret economic data.
• Evaluate public health claims.

Math = Civic Power

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Activity: Pattern Recognition

• 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ___
• Identify the pattern.
• Anticipate the next move.
• Adjust accordingly.

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At-Home Strategy: Ask Good Questions

• What information did you use?
• What assumptions did you make?
• What happens if one variable changes?

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Normalize Strategic Struggle

• Persistence builds mental endurance.

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Math Opens Doors

• Higher-level math

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• scholarships and expanded pathways.

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Real-World Scenario

• House A: $50,000 more.
• House B: 0.85% higher interest rate.
• What questions should we ask?
• Mathematical reasoning drives informed decisions.

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• Proficiency in mathematics directly correlates with higher adult earnings.
• Statistics and probability allow individuals to analyze, evaluate, and make better-informed decisions
• Math fosters complex, logical thinking, making individuals more versatile
• Mathematics is used to model human behavior providing insights into how influence works.

The Big Idea

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Secondary Math

Secondary Math Coordinator

@clarkesgotclass

Tonya.Clarke@clayton.k12.ga.us

404-670-5430

Dr. Tonya Clarke

Secondary Math Lead

@CDMATtHew2

Charlene.Matthew@clayton.k12.ga.us

404-275-1364

Charlene Matthew

Administrative Assistant

genesis.deras@clayton.k12.ga.us

770-473-2700 x700199

Genesis Deras

Marsha Lee

Secondary Math Lead

@MsLeeMath

Marsha.Lee@clayton.k12.ga.us

470-590-9795

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Visit https://linktr.ee/makemathmatter

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Any questions? Ask away!

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