Kindergarten-Math

Folder Notes: A collection of resources, from the new learnalberta website, to support the new math curriculum.


This is a step-by-step guide designed to assist teachers with planning mathematics instruction for Kindergarten Specific Outcome 2—Number. Five steps are presented: identifying outcomes to address; determining evidence of student learning; planning for instruction; assessing student learning; and, following up on assessment. It also includes Sample Activities for Teaching Number Sense.


This is a step-by-step guide designed to assist teachers with planning mathematics instruction for Kindergarten Specific Outcomes 3, 4, 5—Number. Five steps are presented: identifying outcomes to address; determining evidence of student learning; planning for instruction; assessing student learning; and, following up on assessment. It also includes Sample Activities for Teaching Number.


This is a step-by-step guide designed to assist teachers with planning mathematics instruction for Kindergarten Specific Outcome 1—Patterns and Relations (Patterns). Five steps are presented: identifying outcomes to address; determining evidence of student learning; planning for instruction; assessing student learning; and, following up on assessment. It also includes Sample Activities for Teaching Patterns and Relations.


This is a step-by-step guide designed to assist teachers with planning mathematics instruction for Kindergarten Specific Outcome 1—Shape and Space (Measurement). Five steps are presented: identifying outcomes to address; determining evidence of student learning; planning for instruction; assessing student learning; and, following up on assessment. It also includes Sample Activities for Teaching Shape and Space.


This is a step-by-step guide designed to assist teachers with planning mathematics instruction for Kindergarten Specific Outcomes 2, 3—Shape and Space (3-D Objects and 2-D Shapes). Five steps are presented: identifying outcomes to address; determining evidence of student learning; planning for instruction; assessing student learning; and, following up on assessment. It also includes Sample Activities for Teaching 2-D Shapes and 3-D Objects.


This resource focuses on assessment practices and includes information on the types of classroom assessment; the purpose of classroom assessment; the assessment process; and assessment strategies and tools.


This resource highlights current research on learning mathematics. Topics include: mathematical proficiency; number sense; computational fluency; mathematical reasoning; mathematical conversation; metacognition; learning styles; and math anxiety.


This resource assists teachers with planning for instruction. Topics addressed include: creating an effective mathematics environment; creating meaningful activities; understanding the progression of mathematical understanding; models in the mathematics classroom; developing algebraic reasoning; integrating problem solving; using technology in the mathematics classroom; and differentiating instruction. A list of recommended resources is also provided.


This Web site provides a library of interactive, Web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (Kindergarten to Grade 12 emphasis). The resources are organized into the following topics: Number and Operations; Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; and Data Analysis and Probability.


In this video, a teacher uses dot plates as a strategy to assist children to subitize and name familiar arrangements of 1-5 dots. Children compare quantities and express a given number in two parts using fingers and dots. The teacher reflects on the lesson and provides strategies for teaching these concepts.



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