Meaningful math experiences across the curriculum presentation includes activities, math in literature examples, math words, and references to good readers and good mathematicians for problem solving. Professional development session for K-8 learning communities. Hands-on activities and simple activities accompany this presentation by LaToniya A. Jones, M.Ed.

1. Detroit & Redford Service Learning Academy
District Professional Development
September 25, 2015
LaToniya A. Jones, M.Ed.
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Meaningful
Math Experiences
Across the
Curriculum

2. Math A to Z
Algebraic thinking
Content area comparisons
Stories Expressions & Equations⇄
Inferences
Infographics
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3. ⛮ Math A to Z
⛮ Key Math Words
⛮ Prefixes & Suffixes
Mathwords.com
Math.com
MathsIsFun.com
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4. +
in all
sum
total
altogether
more than
increased by
around
combined
more
-
how many more
less than
decreased
fewer
difference
remain
change
how much
deduct
* X
product
altogether
twice
times
each
per
_______________________
=
is
are
were
will be
totals
/ ÷
shared
groups
quotient
same
half
average
split
separate
parts
remainder
equally
Math Words
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5. ⛮ Combinations (Commutative, Associative)
Sharon + Eli + Brandon = Brandon + Eli + Sharon
⛮ Finding Unknowns
3 + ꠛ = 7 | 27 / ꠛ = 9
⛮ Variables (How many, what kind)
3b = $3 for each banana pie
3 banana pies
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6. Source: Math Thinking Blog
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7. Meaningful Math Experiences Across the Curriculum | LaToniya A. Jones, M.Ed. | RefreshMyMath
Sources:
beyondtraditionalmath.
wordpress.com (Blog)
Building Mathematical
Comprehension: Using
Literacy Strategies to
Make Meaning by
Laney Sammons
(Book)

8. Math in Literature
Inferences | Translations | Extensions | Floor Plans
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9. Math in Literature
1) Once upon a time there were three little
pigs ages 2, 4, and 6. Are their ages odd or
even?
4) Pig #3 wanted to build a house of bricks.
Each side of his 4-sided house need 100
bricks. How many bricks will he need?
Meaningful Math Experiences Across the Curriculum | LaToniya A. Jones, M.Ed. | RefreshMyMath.com
Source:
MathStories.com

10. Math in Literature
16) After making all of that money, they were
tired. Pig #1 went to bed at 9:00 pm. The
other two went to bed at 11:00 pm. How
much later did Pig #2 and 3 go to bed.
29) How much money will they make selling
scrap metal at $1.72 a pound? Round the
selling price of scrap metal to the nearest
dollar.
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Source: MathStories.com

11. Meaningful Math Experiences Across the Curriculum | LaToniya A. Jones, M.Ed. | RefreshMyMath.com
Source:
blog.roku.com

12. PLN
(Professional Learning Networks)
#elemmathchat
#mathchat
teachertube
DACTM.org
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13. “Seek Meaningful
Math Experiences”
LaToniya A. Jones, M.Ed.
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