https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08 My notes about action research en-us 2016-11-15 01:24:38 UTC 2023-07-26 14:26:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137593691 I plan to study addition and subtraction strategies to improve my students' automaticity with math facts and how this will benefit them in the second grade.   ]]> 2016-11-15 01:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137593691 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137594762 Teachers involved in action research have a desire to make a difference and “want to do something to improve their own situation” (Sagor, 1992, p. 7).  ]]> 2016-11-15 01:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137594762 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137594993 I strive to develop my understanding of addition and subtraction strategies and implement my research into my math instruction and student learning activities to advance my students’ knowledge of math strategies to improve their automatic recall of addition and subtraction math facts within 20.  ]]> 2016-11-15 01:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137594993 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137595250 Great resource to refer to when researching mental math and addition and subtraction strategies]]> 2016-11-15 01:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137595250 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137596122 http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/2/OA/
CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.B.2 Add and subtract within 20.
Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. Concern: what are the best forms of assessments to use to collect data on fact fluency? I have used Mad Minutes before, but our district does not want us to rely heavily on this form of assessment because it has been proven to cause test anxiety.  I plan to use Mad Minutes at times to 'check in' on my students' progress with automaticity but I will need to find alternate forms of assessment for data collection.]]> 2016-11-15 01:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137596122 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137596976 When observing my students' use of a variety of math fact strategies during class discussions (math talks) and small-group activities, how will I collect qualitative data or enough data to show how knowledge and understanding of addition and subtraction strategies improves my students' automaticity with math facts?  What will my data collection methods look like?  Will I have enough time to collect enough data to show learning different addition and subtraction strategies successfully improves my students' math fact fluency?]]> 2016-11-15 01:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137596976 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137597625 1. Without the use of consistent Mad Minute testing, it is difficult to determine whether or not students have mastered automaticity with their math facts.
2. By the end of second grade, many students still struggle with fluently subtracting numbers within 20.
3. I have four ELL students (3 that have a very limited English vocabulary). Therefore, they require extra support with learning and understanding the math vocabulary.
4. Will I collect data on a group of students or the whole class? When and for what specifically will I need to have parent consent forms signed?]]> 2016-11-15 02:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137597625 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137597991 After researching different articles and websites about elementary addition and subtraction strategies as well as automaticity with math facts, I more thoroughly understand the importance of instructing students on many different fact strategies to improve their fact fluency.  Students must develop their number sense through math talks and different types of student learning activities to practice their number sense and basic operations skills.  It is crucial for students to build upon and strengthen their computational skills, mental math fact fluency and knowledge of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.  Students will be able to transfer their learning and understanding of various addition and subtraction strategies if they are given opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills of fact strategies in different math practice situations. ]]> 2016-11-15 02:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137597991 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137598369 2016-11-15 02:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137598369 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137599306 This is a useful instructional tool that I can use when planning for different addition strategies I want to implement into my math instruction.  I could use these cards "to reinforce mental math addition strategies" (Gray, 2015) with my second graders.]]> 2016-11-15 02:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137599306 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137599543 2016-11-15 02:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137599543 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137601508 2016-11-15 02:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137601508 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137602396 The President of NCTM, Linda M. Gojak explains, "Focusing on efficiency rather than speed means valuing students’ ability to use strategic thinking to carry out a computation without being hindered by many unnecessary or confusing steps in the solution process. Accuracy extends beyond just getting the correct answer. It involves considering the meaning of an operation, recording work carefully, and asking oneself whether the solution is reasonable" (2012).  In the article, she includes a description of computational fluency, from Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, that discusses the importance of computational fluency.  This involves students' flexibility in the use of a variety of math strategies and computational skills to find solutions.]]> 2016-11-15 02:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137602396 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137957942 2016-11-16 02:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137957942 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137958192 (Burns, n.d.)]]> 2016-11-16 02:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137958192 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137958465 (Scholastic, n.d.)]]> 2016-11-16 02:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137958465 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137958844 According to Shannon (n.d.), "learning mathematics involves learning ways of thinking. It involves learning powerful mathematical ideas rather than a collection of disconnected procedures for carrying out calculations.  In our math curriculum, Everyday Mathematics (EDM), the first three units are focused on building number sense, problem solving skills, addition and subtraction strategies.  EDM stresses the importance of children learning and practicing a variety of math fact strategies to develop stronger math fact fluency.  "Generally, subtraction facts are harder for children to learn than addition facts. If a child knows that 6 + 9 = 15, and he or she sees the subtraction sentence 15 - 9 = __, the child can think, 9 and what are 15? I plan to encourage students to think of the related addition fact when they encounter a subtraction fact they don't know".]]> 2016-11-16 02:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137958844 csmyth0416 https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137970595 I have included four of my literature reviews and a APA formatted reference list of the 10 articles I have found that relate to my topic.]]> 2016-11-16 04:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csmyth0416/clairesmyth08/wish/137970595