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Using The Change Agent in Math Class – Data
The SABES Math & Numeracy Team in Massachusetts started this online collection of math lessons and activities with connections to student articles from The Change Agent, a social justice journal written by and for adult education students and teachers. Explore the site and check out two recommended lessons to get started.
Using The Change Agent in Math Class
The SABES Math & Numeracy Team in Massachusetts started this online collection of math lessons and activities with connections to student articles from The Change Agent, a social justice journal written by and for adult education students and teachers. Explore the site and check out two recommended lessons to get started.
Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 2 – Data
In these materials, students will learn how to (1) plot points and interpret points on the coordinate grid; (2) draw lines and shapes on the coordinate grid; and (3) make sense of data on the coordinate grid (including scatter plots) and correlation. NOTE: There is a "Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 1" that helps students get comfortable with number lines.
Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 2
In these materials, students will learn how to (1) plot points and interpret points on the coordinate grid; (2) draw lines and shapes on the coordinate grid; and (3) make sense of data on the coordinate grid (including scatter plots) and correlation. NOTE: There is a "Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 1" that helps students get comfortable with number lines.
Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 1 – Integers
Every number can be thought of as a point on the number line. Because of this, number lines are important for all kinds of mathematics - they are used in algebra, geometry, statistics, and many other kinds of mathematics. In Part 1, students study (1) plotting points on a number line, including fractions, decimals, and signed numbers; (2) measurement and distance on a number line; and (3) absolute value. For teachers wishing to build on number line concepts to connect to the coordinate grid, there is a Part 2 for these materials.
Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 1
Every number can be thought of as a point on the number line. Because of this, number lines are important for all kinds of mathematics - they are used in algebra, geometry, statistics, and many other kinds of mathematics. In Part 1, students study (1) plotting points on a number line, including fractions, decimals, and signed numbers; (2) measurement and distance on a number line; and (3) absolute value. For teachers wishing to build on number line concepts to connect to the coordinate grid, there is a Part 2 for these materials.
The Power of Exponents, Part 1 – Introductory
In these materials, students learn about exponents and roots as well as how to break numbers down and examine how they work. Topics in part 1 include: (1) multiplication, including factors, multiples, and arrays; (2) characteristics of numbers, including factors, prime factorization, and finding common factors between numbers; (3) an introduction to exponents, square roots and cube roots, with connections to geometry; and (4) what it means when an exponent is 1 or less (fractional exponents, to the power of zero, and negative exponents).
The Power of Exponents, Part 1
In these materials, students learn about exponents and roots as well as how to break numbers down and examine how they work. Topics in part 1 include: (1) multiplication, including factors, multiples, and arrays; (2) characteristics of numbers, including factors, prime factorization, and finding common factors between numbers; (3) an introduction to exponents, square roots and cube roots, with connections to geometry; and (4) what it means when an exponent is 1 or less (fractional exponents, to the power of zero, and negative exponents).
Two-Dimensional Geometry: Pythagorean Theorem
In these materials, student explore concepts in two-dimensional (2D) geometry and measurement, including: categorizing 2D shapes; measures and units of length (perimeter and circumference); measures and units of area; where the geometric formulas come from; the Pythagorean Theorem; and scale factors.
Two-Dimensional Geometry: Shapes
In these materials, student explore concepts in two-dimensional (2D) geometry and measurement, including: categorizing 2D shapes; measures and units of length (perimeter and circumference); measures and units of area; where the geometric formulas come from; the Pythagorean Theorem; and scale factors.
Two-Dimensional Geometry: Area
In these materials, student explore concepts in two-dimensional (2D) geometry and measurement, including: categorizing 2D shapes; measures and units of length (perimeter and circumference); measures and units of area; where the geometric formulas come from; the Pythagorean Theorem; and scale factors.
Two-Dimensional Geometry: Perimeter
In these materials, student explore concepts in two-dimensional (2D) geometry and measurement, including: categorizing 2D shapes; measures and units of length (perimeter and circumference); measures and units of area; where the geometric formulas come from; the Pythagorean Theorem; and scale factors.
Tools of Algebra: Linear Functions, Part 1
With these materials, students learn the concepts to flexibly create, interpret, and use linear functions. Part 1 focuses on (1) number patterns, repeating patterns, growing patterns, and visual patterns; (2) how to use input/output machines to understand the basic structure of functions; and (3) how functions can be represented in 4 connected ways.
Multiplication Representation Card
A printable matching activity for making connections between different representations of multiplication. Great to use as an ice breaker, a way to make groups, or just to get students out of their seats and talking to each other.
- Advanced ABE
- Beginning ABE
- CCRS Level B
- Intermediate ABE
- Number Sense
- One-Room Schoolhouse/Multilevel
Fraction Talks
A Fraction Talk is a discussion-rich routine that invites multiple ways of identifying fractions. They are similar to number talks, but instead of drawing out strategies through mental calculations, students evaluate images of shapes and identify fractions. The Fraction Talks website has a huge collection of images to inspire discussion and exploration, as well as suggestions for using this routine in your class.
Math Instructional Routines for Adult Learners
From the Adult Numeracy Network, these Instructional Routines are accessible and challenging to all students, can be approached in multiple ways using different types of sense-making strategies, promote understanding through discussion, make student thinking visible, make math visual and encourage practice of mental math.
Three-Dimensional Geometry: Shapes
In these materials, students explore concepts in three-dimensional (3D) geometry and measurement, including: identifying the types of solids in the world around us, measuring the surface area and volume of solids, and understanding where the geometric formulas on the HSE come from.
Three-Dimensional Geometry: Area
In these materials, students explore concepts in three-dimensional (3D) geometry and measurement, including: identifying the types of solids in the world around us, measuring the surface area and volume of solids, and understanding where the geometric formulas on the HSE come from.
Three-Dimensional Geometry: Volume
In these materials, students explore concepts in three-dimensional (3D) geometry and measurement, including: identifying the types of solids in the world around us, measuring the surface area and volume of solids, and understanding where the geometric formulas on the HSE come from.
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MN Adult Ed YouTube Channel
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ATLAS Announcements & Future PD
Check out the latest list of ATLAS professional development announcements and opportunities! This is the document that is shared at all ATLAS events.
Virtual Meeting Resources
Find resources for conducting online meetings/events/presentations! You are welcome to use and adapt these materials to fit your own needs and context.
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