Math Instructional Strategies by Gabriela Rosales

Concrete-Representational -Abstract Approach (CRA)

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This instructional strategy consists of 3 stages to guide students through: Concrete Stage, Representational Stage, & Abstract Stage.

1. Concrete Stage

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During this stage students start out with blocks or counters to solve problems. Ex. students will be able to physically use blocks to show 2 (blocks)+3(blocks)=5 (blocks)

2. Representational Stage

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Transition from using counters/blocks to students drawing math problems Ex. Students can start out with still using bocks/counters and then drawing the blocks/counters showcasing the math problem.

3. Abstract Stage

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Teacher will introduce traditional symbols & numbers. Ex. Students will be able to write 5+3 and solve.

Hands-On Learning

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Hands-on methods allow students to touch, feel, and physically interact with their learning. Ex. Students will be able to use base-ten blocks to physically manipulate and combine units to solve math probems.

Interdisciplinary Teaching

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This strategy combines math with other academic subjects. This strategy will show students the relevance of math by demonstrating its use in various subjects.

Ex. Students will find meaningfulness in math by applying it to current events or historic data analysis.

Technology Integration

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Integrating educational apps is a way to engage students in math and to get them excited.

Ex. Incorporating math games that reinforce math skills. Freckle Math is a great technology tool, teachers can assign math assignments and practicing appropriate for students according to teaching objectives. Students are able to engage at their own pace as well when technology is used as a strategy. Prodigy and Cool Math games are other apps that promote math skills.

Differentiated Instruction

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Sometimes in order for students to achieve the same learning goal, different approaches and practice is needed. Using this as a strategy can be accomplished in different ways. Ex. Flexible grouping in the classroom: grouping students by their skills or current understanding. Ongoing assessments and tiered assignments are other ways as well. All students will be able to meet the same objective goal, just in different ways.