Gifted and Talented Math Classroom

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Gifted and Talented Math Classroom
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Metacognitive skills enhance learning.
Metacognition involves being aware of ones
strengths and weaknesses as a learner. Involve
students in discussions of their learning process
and problem solving strategies. Realize that,
for some students, weak metacognitive skills can
act as a barrier to learning- but that these
skills can be taught (Bruer, 1997).
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As a gifted and talented teacher, it is easy to
teach only to students strengths. The students
can be turned off when you use the word weakness.
GT students often function under the assumption
that they possess only strengths. In order for
me to get my students to understand that they may
need help in certain areas, I refer to it as
their weakest strength instead of their weakness.
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Once students take the MAP test, I hold
conferences with them to discuss each area of
their RIT score. I have them write each of their
scores so when we work on Fantastic Five, they
will be more aware of what area they need to
focus on and when to ask more questions or ask
for more explanations.
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PowerPoints

• Once I analyze and determine my students
  strengths and weaknesses based on their MAP
  scores, I develop individualized packets for each
  student based on his/her weakest strength.
• Students spend up to two classes completing the
  packet. Next, students decide how they are going
  to present the material they have learned to
  their classmates. Finally, students present
  their lessons. While a student is presenting,
  their classmates participate with their new
  teacher.

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EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS
BY Haley
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Vocabulary

• Equation a mathematical
• sentence stating that two
• expressions are equal
• Expression a mathematical
• combination of numbers,
• variables, and operations
• Variable a letter or symbol
• that represents a number or set
• of numbers in an expression or
• equation

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Examples and Concept

• Two more apples than Mary has
• B Marys apples because its what we dont know
• More than means add
• So b2 is our expression

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Practice Problems

• W decreased by 7
• 250 plus tax
• Evaluate and write true or false
• d10 p4 h1
• 3. dppd
• 4.h10p7

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Review Problems

• Which expression would you write for six more
  than s?
• The sum of 18 and 19?
• Twenty minus r?
• Martins age divided by 46. What is his age?
• Simplify 10y-y36

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Review Problems cont.

• X increased by 17 is 49. What is X?
• Write the equation for twice a number is 18.
• If z1, then 5 ?
• If w-3, then 15 ?

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Answers

• w-7
• 250t
• True
• True
• 6s
• 1819
• 20-r
• 24
• 9y18

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Answers cont.

• 32
• 2x18
• 5z1
• 9y18
• w-18

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Jeopardy Games

• After the final MAP test is given, I re-evaluate
  each students strengths and weaknesses.
• Students then are given another individualized
  packet. They are given one in math and ELA.
• This time, they make a jeopardy game based upon
  their weakest strengths in math and ELA.

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PATTERNS
ORDER OF OPERATIONS
ALLERITERATION
ALLERITERATION 2
Jumble
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• Franklin wants to score 100 on a math test. He
  scored 82 on the first test, 85 on the second
  test, and 88 on the third test. If this pattern
  continues, on which test will Franklin score 100.
• Forth
• Fifth
• Sixth
• seventh

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• Forth
• Fifth
• Sixth
• Seventh

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• What is the value of 12 ( 40 4 )/6
• 8
• 18
• 36
• 38

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1. 8
2. 18
3. 36
4. 48

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Make the following an alliterative sentence. My
mother bakes great cupcakes.
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Answer Example My Mother Makes Marvelous
Munchies.
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PACT Score Results

• 1 student scored Proficient
• 20 students scored Advanced

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Questions/Comments