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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 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.
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.
In Their Own Words: Reading and Understanding Through Paraphrasing
Effective paraphrasing builds students' reading and writing skills and boosts comprehension of complex texts. Summarized here are materials and techniques for teaching paraphrasing in various ABE contexts, including addressing paraphrasing for the GED 2014 Extended Response.
Vocabulary Lessons
This online vocabulary curriculum includes 38 lessons. Each lesson is focused on 5 Tier 2 (or academic) words and provides a Knowledge Rating Scale, definitions, synonyms/antonyms, examples, and guided practice activities. It is useful for Intermediate level students.
Text Structures
Each printable text structure activity provides six short passages and a worksheet for identifying each passage’s text structure (chronological, compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequence, problem and solution) and completing a related graphic organizer.
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Best Practices for Intakes with Beginning ESL Literacy Learners
Beginning ESL literacy learners can have unique needs and require more support. This document offers recommendations that are designed to support more accurate placement and compassionate intake of learners who are new to both English and print literacy.
Presenter Information
Get information about stipends, reimbursements, the MN Adult Ed policy on use of images in presentations, and other instructions for presenters.
MN Adult Ed YouTube Channel
The MN Adult Education YouTube Channel is a free online PD resource that you can use to explore teaching techniques and classroom ideas in action! Find out more in this MN ABE Connect newsletter article.
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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