February+7+Assignments

__**Assignments DUE on Wed, February 9: **__

Print out class syllabus and read carefully

Your first reading assignments will have you using online resources as well as our text book.

1. Complete all questions in the **Thinkfinity //Let's Read Math//** Course**:**

You will go to [|http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/TLN/courses]and scroll down the list of courses and click on the ENROLL NOW button for the //**Let's Read Math**// course. You will be prompted to log in or register - you need to create an account. Then you'll click on the course to begin. You will see the course syllabus to guide you through reading the material and answering the Your Turn questions. At the conclusion, you will print out and turn in your certificate of completion!

2. IRIS Module:

Go to [|http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/resources.html and]
 * Click on Math on the left hand side menu
 * Click on Modules in the Center menu
 * Click on //**High-Quality Math Instruction: What Teachers Should Know**// link to open module

When you have opened the module, click on each Challenge, Thoughts, Perspectives and Resources, and read all materials before going to the Assessment section to answer the following questions:


 * 1) Name and describe the components of high-quality math instruction.
 * 2) List all of the NCTM content standards and process standards and define the difference between the two.
 * 3) View the video clip below and identify the evidence-based teaching strategy being implemented. Additionally, identify any effective classroom practices being used. Describe how each helps to build conceptual understanding of the topic being taught.

3. Text Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 1 and 2 in our text **Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools: A learner-centered approach 5th edition**

<span style="color: #530080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">4. Pick up **Let's Read Math** packet on Dr. Moore's Office Door (Lentz 336) and read and bring to class on Monday.