1. Mathematics Instruction
McLean Elementary ~ November 2016

2. 2029
65%*
2081
* Jim Carroll (2015)

3. What’s the Big Deal?
We are currently preparing students for jobs that do not exist yet
using technologies that have not been invented yet
to solve problems that we don’t know are problems yet.
(Partnership for 21st Century Skills,

4. We must prepare them for their future rather than our past.
In Other Words…
We must prepare them for their future rather than our past.

5. Standards 101 Mathematics Kansas College and Career Ready Standards
~ adopted in 2010
Mathematics
Standards for Mathematical Practice
Standards for Mathematical Content

6. 3rd – 5th grades

8. 3 Models for Fractions
Region/Area
Sets
Linear/Measurement

9. Find the Missing Part
If the trapezoid is one whole, which pattern block would be one-third?

10. If dark green is one whole, what strip is two-thirds?
Find the Missing Part
If dark green is one whole,
what strip is two-thirds?
“part” linear
If dark green is one whole, what rod is two-thirds?
Answer: pink

11. Find the Missing Fraction
If the rhombus is one whole, what fraction does the trapezoid represent? 1 2

12. Finding the Missing Fraction
If brown is the whole, what fraction is the orange strip?
Given the whole and the part, determine which is the correct “fraction”.
Answer 5/4
Use Cuisenaire rods

13. Using Benchmark Fractions1 2 1

14. Helpful Parent Websites:
 Kansas Math Standards -
 Parent Roadmaps from the Council of Great City Schools -
 PTA’s Parent Guides to Student Success -
 Parent support from Great Minds (specific to EngageNY curriculum) -
 Parent support from Oakdale USD (specific to EngageNY curriculum) -