Mathmatical Thinking
Resources
Links to Informational Sites
Bright Beginnings - Customizing Instruction - Mathematics: VPK Resources
http://www.brightbeginningsfl.org/Instruction/Details.aspx?sn=mathematics&gl=VPK
Mathematics resources and strategies designed to help VPK teachers customize instruction for individual students.
Bright Beginnings – Parent Involvement - Mathematics: VPK Resources
http://www.brightbeginningsfl.org/Parent/Details.aspx?sn=mathematics&gl=VPK
Mathematics resources and strategies designed to help VPK parents get involved in their child's education.
Choosing Books You Can Count On
http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200301/ChildrensBooks.pdf
The concept of number is presented in a variety of formats, contexts, and configurations through the books listed.
Developing Math Games Based on Children's Literature
http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200301/MathGames.pdf Developing Math Games Based on Children's Literature
Ideas for making math games that are based on children's literature.
Florida Department of Education, Office of Early Learning Sample Lesson Plans
http://www.fldoe.org/earlylearning/plans.asp
These lesson plans, based on the Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Standards, are designed to help develop the skills that four-year-old children should know and be able to do by the end of their prekindergarten year. The lesson plans are organized under the targeted VPK Education Standards that are included in each plan. Related VPK Education Standards are also included in each lesson plan to show prekindergarten administrators and teachers how one lesson can be easily integrated across the domains of the VPK Education Standards.
Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) Web site
http://www.fcrstem.org/center11.aspx
www.FCRSTEM.org
The mission of the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) is to help the State of Florida improve K-12 teaching and learning in science, mathematics and technology and prepare students for higher education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers in the 21st Century.
Foundations for Success – Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel
http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/report/final-report.pdf
The final report (2008) is available as a PDF, outlining Core Recommendations for K-12 Mathematics in the following areas: The Definition of Algebra, Struggles with Fractions, Math Wars, Helping Disadvantaged Students, Teacher- vs. Student-Centered Instruction, 'Explicit' Instruction, and What Research Says (or Does Not Say)
Glossary of Math Terms
http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200301/MathGlossary.pdf Glossary of Math Terms
Terms that teachers and children may be use when exploring mathematical concepts.
Illinois Early Learning Tip Sheets
http://illinoisearlylearning.org/cgi-bin/iel/searchiel.cgi
Illuminations Math Lesson Plans for Teachers
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons.aspx
This National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Web site features over 500 lesson plans from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in the areas of Algebra, Data Analysis, Probability, Measurement, and Numbers & Operations.
Math Is for Everyone: Strategies for Supporting Early Mathematical Competencies in Young Children
Angela Notari-Syverson and Faith H. Sadler
http://yec.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/11/3/2?ijkey=PbydM7OcD0E5A&keytype=ref&siteid=spyec
Math-Related Children's Books
http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200503/06whitin.pdf
An annotated list of books with math-related themes, organized by the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTE) for children ages three through five.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
This Web site, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) features many interactive activities for teachers, parents, and children to explore mathematical concepts in the areas of Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis & Probability. For each activity, there is a Parent/Teacher button for helpful background information and explanation. This site can be accessed in English, Spanish, or French.
New Jersey Public Television and Radio - Big Math for Little Kids Teacher Training Project
http://www.njn.net/education/teachers/bigmathforlittlekids/
The online professional development modules and accompanying materials are intended to help teachers of preschool children increase math content knowledge, and enhance teaching strategies so students will acquire those math skills and competencies needed to prepare them for more rigorous math instruction in elementary grades and high school.