Transformation
A lack of basic number sense causes learners to have gaps in knowledge when attempting to learn more difficult mathematical concepts. Some students in my first grade class come to me with this lack of knowledge. Through the integration of an iPad-based center, I hope to give students a deeper and more meaningful understanding of numbers, as well as the ability to explain and apply both how and why numbers work together.
I believe it is crucial for a student to be able to explain the meaning of numbers as well as how they work together in order for that student to demonstrate a deep understanding of these concepts. Explanation is one facet of understanding that I believe is not only important, but will also be useful in the form of assessment. If a student is able to explain the concepts he/she learned, I will know that he/she has a deep understanding of the content. Similarly, the application of these concepts will demonstrate an understanding of the content as well as serve as a tool for assessment.
Since basic number sense is such an important building block for the future, I want to make sure that my students have a solid understanding of this concept. In order to make sure the students understand, I need to have data and assessments in place. My assessment will be designed by taking into account three sources. These sources are anecdotal records of students’ ability to explain and apply knowledge, graphs of student learning from Native Numbers’ dashboard, and district mandated fluency assessments that involve writing and ordering numbers as well as number discrimination. The Native Numbers dashboard is a record of student learning and achievement from time spent on the iPad app. This app is a piece of technology that I plan to pull into my class to address the current learning issue related to number sense.
I believe it is crucial for a student to be able to explain the meaning of numbers as well as how they work together in order for that student to demonstrate a deep understanding of these concepts. Explanation is one facet of understanding that I believe is not only important, but will also be useful in the form of assessment. If a student is able to explain the concepts he/she learned, I will know that he/she has a deep understanding of the content. Similarly, the application of these concepts will demonstrate an understanding of the content as well as serve as a tool for assessment.
Since basic number sense is such an important building block for the future, I want to make sure that my students have a solid understanding of this concept. In order to make sure the students understand, I need to have data and assessments in place. My assessment will be designed by taking into account three sources. These sources are anecdotal records of students’ ability to explain and apply knowledge, graphs of student learning from Native Numbers’ dashboard, and district mandated fluency assessments that involve writing and ordering numbers as well as number discrimination. The Native Numbers dashboard is a record of student learning and achievement from time spent on the iPad app. This app is a piece of technology that I plan to pull into my class to address the current learning issue related to number sense.