Environment of Numeracy

Which component of an environment of numeracy is shown here, and what is its' importance? (p. 46)

• Problem of the Day

• Storage and Organization

• Posted work provides a reminder of successful problem solving

• an organized classroom supports the learning process

Which best describes this component of an environment of numeracy? (p. 61)

• Math literature

• provides fun and engaging ways to hear and talk about math ideas

• students value and understand their importance

• graphic organizers

Name and state the importance of this in an environment of numeracy. (p. 60)

• helps to summarize the main point in a mathematics lesson

• Measurement tools

• Should be used on a daily basis for problem-solving

• Math journal

Name and describe this component of a numeracy environment. (p.59)

• Students participate in the creation of math anchor charts.

• Helps focus on the relationship between math and literature

• Word Wall

• Class-Made Chart

What is this component of environment of numeracy and why is it important? (p. 56)

• Helps students break down bigger ideas

• Graphic organizer

• Math manipulatives

• Helps teachers informally assess students

Identify and describe this component of an environment of numeracy. (p. 51)

• Students record new words in their math journals

• Provides opportunities to develop math skills and understandings

• Word Wall

• Problem of the Day

What are these and why are they important to a classroom rich in numeracy? (p.50)

• provides a concrete representation of mathematics for students

• math manipulatives

• Used to promote vocabulary knowledge

• graphic organizers

In an environment of numeracy, what is this, and why is it important? (p.54)

• Measurement tools

• Word bank related to a specific unit

• Math journal

• Allows students represent and communicate their mathematical thinking

True or False: Learning math is a social process. (p.35)

• True, students need to communicate about mathematics.

• True, students should feel comfortable in their learning environment.

• False, students don't need to participate in purposeful conversations about mathematics.

• False, independent problem-solving is all they need.

Which of the following creates an environment where learning grows? (p.35)

• Models and think-alouds

• Guided and independent problem-solving

• Purposeful conversations

• An organized, non-threatening environment