Alpha Math Grades 1-5
Session Agenda
•Explore The Program
•Resources & Assessment
•Hands on Activity
•Q & A
Alpha Math Is:
• CCSS Math Program.
• The Student book is soft cover attractive, interactive, easy language with strong Math
approach.
• Published for the GCC, Middle East & North Africa based on American Standards to fit
teachers, Students and Culture need.
• Step by Step smooth easy to follow by Teachers, Students and Parents.
• Differentiated Instructions ; Practice Books; Reteach-Practice & Enrich.
• Alpha Math integrates Mathematics with other fields of education.
• Designed to prepare students for college, career, citizenship and Real World
connections.
• Interactive Online / Offline Resources
• Promote 21st Century Skills.
Alpha Math Components
Student Book; A & B
Practice Book
Teacher’s Guide ; A & B
Differentiation Books (Enrich and Reteach)
Anchor Activities Booklet
Multiple Intelligence Activities Booklet
Exit Activities Booklet
Assessment Book
Games and Activity Book
Lesson Plan Package
Online –Offline Resources : e-Alpha Portal
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Lets Explore A Model Lesson-Grade 3
Page iii
Alpha Math book is divided into chapters
based on the domains of the CCSS
Page XLI
Page 394
Page XXXii
1. Make sense of problems and
persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and
quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and
critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of
structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in
repeated reasoning.
Standards for Mathematical PRACTICES
Page xLiv
Page 395
Glossary @ the Back of the Student Book
Page 411
Editable Files
Lesson Plans Booklet
Work Mats @ the back of the Student Book
• Introduces the concept and various
mathematical approaches. The vocabulary
is used within context so children can use it
as a reference when solving the exercises
• Visual models enrich the learning process,
through increasing participating senses in
learning
Shows students how math is relevant
and extends beyond the classroom.
Students can apply abstract
mathematical concepts as they learn
about the world around them
• Math
Connections…
• Step by step is a guided practice
following the initial introduction of
new skills which engage children in
the learning process
Independent practice for children to
apply their understanding and mastery
of the new skills
• Wide range of word problems to demonstrate
the use of generic problem solving methods.
Children learn how to reason and justify their
answers
• Higher order thinking problems are involved
to develop the critical thinking
• Refreshing student’s memory of important
mathematical terminology presented
throughout the lesson
Games & Activities
A formative assessment in the middle of
each chapter to evaluate students’
progression of understanding skills of the
first half of the chapter
• Briefly
summarizes
mathematical
concepts for
students to
review and
reference after
each chapter
• Assesses
children’s
comprehensio
n of the
chapter
Provides various fun
activities for students
to review the chapter
vocabulary words
• Provides
a
formative
assessm
ent at the
end of
the
chapter
to test
students’
understa
nding of
the
content
Assessment Book
•Chapter Pre Assessment
•Lesson Quizzes
•Chapter Test
•Cumulative Assessment ; Beginning /Final Exam
•Performance Assessment
Chapter Pre Assessment
Lesson Quiz
Chapter Test
Performance Assessment
Mobile eLearning Platform
http://www.ealpha.info
Reflection
• Share three things you learned
today
• Share two things you will use in
your class
• Share one thing you now know
for the first time
Questions ?
T: +971 4 391 8658
(UAE)M: +971 52 134 8881
(KSA)M: +966 50 714 4061
E: Chris.Kostas@smarteducation.ae
W: www.smarteducation.ae
Contact Details:
Chris Kostas

Alpha Math (Grades 1-5) Teacher Training

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    Session Agenda •Explore TheProgram •Resources & Assessment •Hands on Activity •Q & A
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    Alpha Math Is: •CCSS Math Program. • The Student book is soft cover attractive, interactive, easy language with strong Math approach. • Published for the GCC, Middle East & North Africa based on American Standards to fit teachers, Students and Culture need. • Step by Step smooth easy to follow by Teachers, Students and Parents. • Differentiated Instructions ; Practice Books; Reteach-Practice & Enrich. • Alpha Math integrates Mathematics with other fields of education. • Designed to prepare students for college, career, citizenship and Real World connections. • Interactive Online / Offline Resources • Promote 21st Century Skills.
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    Alpha Math Components StudentBook; A & B Practice Book Teacher’s Guide ; A & B Differentiation Books (Enrich and Reteach) Anchor Activities Booklet Multiple Intelligence Activities Booklet Exit Activities Booklet Assessment Book Games and Activity Book Lesson Plan Package Online –Offline Resources : e-Alpha Portal
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    Lets Explore AModel Lesson-Grade 3
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    Alpha Math bookis divided into chapters based on the domains of the CCSS
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    1. Make senseof problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Standards for Mathematical PRACTICES
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    Glossary @ theBack of the Student Book
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    Work Mats @the back of the Student Book
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    • Introduces theconcept and various mathematical approaches. The vocabulary is used within context so children can use it as a reference when solving the exercises • Visual models enrich the learning process, through increasing participating senses in learning
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    Shows students howmath is relevant and extends beyond the classroom. Students can apply abstract mathematical concepts as they learn about the world around them • Math Connections…
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    • Step bystep is a guided practice following the initial introduction of new skills which engage children in the learning process
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    Independent practice forchildren to apply their understanding and mastery of the new skills
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    • Wide rangeof word problems to demonstrate the use of generic problem solving methods. Children learn how to reason and justify their answers • Higher order thinking problems are involved to develop the critical thinking • Refreshing student’s memory of important mathematical terminology presented throughout the lesson
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    A formative assessmentin the middle of each chapter to evaluate students’ progression of understanding skills of the first half of the chapter
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    • Briefly summarizes mathematical concepts for studentsto review and reference after each chapter • Assesses children’s comprehensio n of the chapter
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    Provides various fun activitiesfor students to review the chapter vocabulary words
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    • Provides a formative assessm ent atthe end of the chapter to test students’ understa nding of the content
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    Assessment Book •Chapter PreAssessment •Lesson Quizzes •Chapter Test •Cumulative Assessment ; Beginning /Final Exam •Performance Assessment
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    Reflection • Share threethings you learned today • Share two things you will use in your class • Share one thing you now know for the first time
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    T: +971 4391 8658 (UAE)M: +971 52 134 8881 (KSA)M: +966 50 714 4061 E: Chris.Kostas@smarteducation.ae W: www.smarteducation.ae Contact Details: Chris Kostas

Editor's Notes

  • #23 The eight standards for mathematical practices describe varieties of expertise that all teachers should seek to develop in their students so they can become better problem solvers. How does Go Math incorporate these practices to get today’s students actively problem solving? Let’s take a closer look at a typical lesson.
  • #34 model lesson can begin here