Understanding Math Concepts and Tools

Joanne Kaminski introduces online math tools and manipulatives, focusing on the NCTM Illuminations website. She demonstrates various tools and games, including ten frames, factor games, geometric solids, and pan balance activities, to make math learning hands-on and engaging. The video concludes with a concentration game on equivalent fractions and encourages feedback and sharing.

What percentage of kids who struggle with reading also struggle with math?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Which website did Joanne Kaminski find that had resources separated by strand and grade-level?

• Math Playground

• Khan Academy

• NCTM Illuminations

• Cool Math Games

What is the main concept that the Ten Frame tool helps to teach?

• Multiplication

• Base 10

• Fractions

• Geometry

In the Factor Game, what happens if you choose a number that has already been chosen?

• You get a hint

• You gain extra points

• You lose your turn

• The game restarts

Which geometric shape is NOT mentioned in the Geometric Solids tool?

• Sphere

• Cube

• Tetrahedron

• Dodecahedron

What does the Pan Balance activity help students understand?

• Addition and subtraction

• Weight and balance

• Multiplication

• Division

In the Pan Balance activity, what is the weight of the blue circle if the red square is 1 and the triangle is 3?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the main focus of the Concentration Game?

• Solving algebraic equations

• Finding equivalent fractions

• Identifying geometric shapes

• Learning multiplication tables

What additional resources does the NCTM Illuminations website offer besides tools and games?

• Video tutorials

• Lesson plans

• Worksheets

• Interactive quizzes

What is Joanne Kaminski's role as mentioned at the end of the video?

• Math teacher

• Online tutor

• Educational consultant

• Tutor business coach