ECE3603 - Mathematical Methods for ECE - Course I
Course Materials/Resources

The resources provided here for Georgia State University's ECE 3603 course are a growing collection of number and operations and early algebra-related activities, notes, problems, websites, and other resources you may need for this class. They are provided here for your convenience.

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General Course Materials
CCSSM Domains Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) Common Core SMP Video, CCSSM Group Project SMP Child-Friendly Standards
Five Principles for Extraordinary Math Teaching TEDx Talk: Dan Finkel Rethinking Mathematics Education TEDx Talk: Tisha Jones Common Core GA, Common Core US National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (Data Analysis & Probability)
Math For Love Website Analyzing Cognitively Demanding Tasks Worthwhile Mathematical Task Analysis Guide, Sample WMTs with Ratings Sample Problems from the MKT LMT/TKAS assessment instrument, Key
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning YouTube Math is Fun Math Playground Common Student Math Misconceptions
 
PowerPoint Slide Shows for VDW*
 Number and Operations/Cognitively Guided Instruction Early Algebra Other Helpful Resources
1: Teaching Mathematics in the 21st Century Counting Jar, Counting Assessment Whole Number Operations Methods, Key Children's Early Algebra Interview Activity
2: Explaining What it Means to Know and Do Mathematics Double Compare, Salute! Hundred Board Wonders Student Interview Assessment Rubric
3: Teaching through Problem Solving SMM/CGI Centimeter Grid Paper/Unifix Cubes Activity, Grid Paper Strip Diagrams Worksheet Worthwhile Mathematical Tasks Rubric
     Problem Solving Steps, Strategies CGI Sorting Problem Solving Types Activity, Cards Fraction Grid Patterns Problem Solving Strategies
4: Planning in the Problem-Based Classroom CGI Introduction Catch of the Day Algebra: Things to Remember!  
5: Creating Assessment for Learning CGI Problem Types Repeat or Terminate? NCTM's Illuminations  
6: Teaching Mathematics Equitably to All Children CGI Children's Solution Strategies Tangram Fractions/Fourths on a Geoboard Annenberg's Learner.org  
7: Developing Early Number Concepts and Number Sense CGI-CCSSM Connections Fill Two/Fill Four, Decimal Cards Set A, Set B, Grids Teaching Channel  
8: Developing Meaning for the Operations CGI Addition Subtraction IDs, CGI Add Subtract Problem Types Fraction Exploration Worksheet, M&M Activity Inside Mathematics  
9: Developing Basic Fact Fluency CGI Multiplication Division IDs, CGI Multiply Divide Problem Types Math Is Fun (on percentages) Sponge Activities for Early Algebra
10: Developing Whole-Number Place Value Concepts CGI Remainders in Division Benchmarks for Conceptions of Equality, Basic Properties of Real Numbers/CCSSM Properties SMM PowerPoint  
11: Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction Computation CGI Classroom Description, CGI Math Resources Number Talks PPT, Number Talks Strategies Common Core Math Worksheets  
12: Developing Strategies for Multiplication and Division Computation CGI Base 10 Place Value Vocabulary Balanced Scales Tasks    
13: Algebraic Thinking: Generalizations, Patterns, and Functions CGI Base 10 Understanding Problems Number Sentences to Encourage Relational Thinking  
14: Developing Fraction Concepts CGI Evidence-Based Trajectory for Base 10/a> Operating with Odd and Even Numbers    
15: Developing Fraction Operations CGI Teacher Guide/span>, CGI Implementation Checklist Binary Number Trick
16: Developing Concepts of Decimals and Percent Concepts and Decimal Computation Singapore Modeling Method PowerPoint, SMM Steps Patterns Lesson, Patterns Worksheet    
17: Ratios, Proportions, and Proportional Reasoning Thinking Blocks Website (mathplayground.com)/span> Functional Thinking Worksheet   & 
22: Developing Concepts of Exponents, Integers, and Real Numbers SMM Worksheet/span>, Centers Activity Bucky the Badger   & 
  Assessment Activity (The Montillation of Traxoline) The Farmer’s Market Problem    
Note: VDW refers to the Van De Walle (2016) course textbook. Division Methods (from Math Matters) Building Houses    
  CGI Practice Test, Solutions Algebra Readiness Activity    
    Sample 2nd Grade Homework    
    Early Algebra Practice Test, Solutions