Math/Science Course: 458 by Jennifer Andrade https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6 C-R-A Continuum en-us 2019-04-01 01:37:49 UTC 2024-10-05 07:44:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png jenniferandrade1 https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346991913 Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) is a three step instructional approach that has been found to be highly effective in teaching math concepts]]> 2019-04-01 01:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346991913 jenniferandrade1 https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346992183   Benefits!
  • Provides students with a structured way to learn math concepts
  • Students are able to build a better connection when moving through the levels of understanding from concrete to abstract
  • Makes learning accessible to all learners (including those with math learning disabilities)
  • Taught explicitly using a multi-sensory approach
  • Follows Universal Design for Learning guidelines
  • Research has proven that this method is effective
  • Able to use across grade levels, from early elementary through high school
  • Aligned with NCTM standards
  • Helps students learn concepts before learning rules
  • Can be used in small groups or entire class
]]> 2019-04-01 01:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346992183 CONCRETE: Each math concept/skill is first modeled with concrete materials (e.g. chips, unifix cubes, base ten blocks, beans and bean sticks, pattern blocks. Students are provided many opportunities to practice and demonstrate mastery using concrete materials jenniferandrade1 https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346993858 2019-04-01 01:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346993858 REPRESENTATIONAL: The math concept/skill is next modeled at the representational (semi-concrete) level which involves drawing pictures that represent the concrete objects previously used (e.g. tallies, dots, circles, stamps that imprint pictures for counting)Students are provided many opportunities to practice and demonstrate mastery by drawing solutions jenniferandrade1 https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346993923 2019-04-01 01:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346993923 ABSTRACT: The math concept/skill is finally modeled at the abstract level (using only numbers and mathematical symbols)Students are provided many opportunities to practice and demonstrate mastery at the abstract level before moving to a new math concept/skill. jenniferandrade1 https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346993965 2019-04-01 01:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferandrade1/vipkbjz23ul6/wish/346993965