Lecture on Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate Grades

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Teaching
Mathematics in the
Intermediate Grades
Lesson 1: Mathematics in the
Intermediate Grades
Lesson 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the
Intermediate Grades
Lesson 3: Constructivist Theory in Teaching
Mathematics in the Intermediate
Grades

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Lesson 1: Mathematics in the Intermediate Grades
Objective: To understand the purpose of learning Mathematics in the
intermediate grades
Challenge to the Mathematics teachers:
Provide a special and distinct approach to
make learning interesting, challenging,
and fun for the learners.

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Present Math in a way that does
not elicit fear to avoid anxiety in
these levels.

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Lesson 1: Mathematics in the Intermediate Grades
Five content areas:
1. Numbers and Number Sense
2. Geometry
3. Patterns and Algebra
4. Measurement
5. Statistics and Probability

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Lesson 1: Mathematics in the Intermediate Grades
 These comprises learning standards that are opt to
follow as part of the whole Mathematics education
program
 They are necessary prerequisites to higher level of
Mathematics
 They aim to achieve the
goals of Mathematics education

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Lesson 1: Mathematics in the Intermediate Grades
Main Goal of Mathematics Education:
To develop lifelong skills so that learners will be ready
to interact with the real world
-Analytical Thinking
-Critical Thinking
-Problem-Solving

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The following notions may be avoided:
 “I am no good at Math.”
 “I fear attending my Math class.”
 There is an upcoming Math test, I am stressed out!’
If these mind-set toward Mathematics be addressed
in the elementary levels.

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ACTIVITY
 Think-Pair-Share: Do Page 4
(Assess & Challenge)

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Assignment:
 Do Pages 5 & 6 (Harness)

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Lesson 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the Intermediate
Grades
Objective: To understand the features of the Philippine Mathematics
curriculum and the learning standards for Grades 4 to 6
 Main Goals of the teaching &
learning process:
 Develop critical thinking &
problem-solving skills

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Lesson 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the
Intermediate Grades
 LEARNING AREA STANDARD
 The learner demonstrates understanding and
appreciation of key concepts and principles of
mathematics as applied - using appropriate technology -
in problem solving, critical thinking, communicating,
reasoning, making connections, representations, and
decisions in real life.

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Lesson 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the
Intermediate Grades
 KEY STAGE STANDARDS:

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Lesson 2: Mathematics Curriculum in
the Intermediate Grades
 GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS:
Spiral Progression

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Lesson 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the
Intermediate Grades
Broad
description of
what the
students should
learn
What the
students should
be able to do
once the
concepts and
skills are taught
Logically-arranged
objectives that must
be aimed in classroom
instruction to achieve
the required content &
performance
standards

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ACTIVITY
 Think-Pair-Share: Do Page 10
(Assess & Challenge)

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Assignment:
 Do Page 11 (Harness)