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What are the three components of the Mathnasium Method? - CORRECT ANSWER - - 10
Rules of Engagement
- Curriculum Icons
- Mathnasium Vocabulary
What are the 10 Mathnasium Rules of Engagement? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Use the
Mathnasium Teaching Constructs. Use the Teaching Icons as guides
2) Do not repeat inefficient explanations
3) Reteach concepts if a student is struggling. Extend knowledge back to the point at which they
were
4) Praise, encourage, and criticize
5) Use Socratic Questioning when it's appropriate. Use Direct Teaching when it's appropriate
6) Use Mathnasium vocabulary because it makes sense. Avoid confusing nomenclature
7) Use manipulatives and Desk Tools when appropriate to clarify and reinforce concepts visually.
8) Enable students to achieve metacognition, an awareness of one's own thinking process.
9) Require students to use mental math to enhance numerical fluency and limit reliance on pencil
and paper
10) Master Team Teaching.
List and quickly summarize all key icons: - CORRECT ANSWER - Quantity, Denomination,
and the Law of SAMEness: Tells instructor to teach what is in the name
Manipulatives: Instructor should use manipulatives to help student
Bypass Page:
, Proof Bypass Page:
Thinking in 10s: Instructor should use thinking in 10s strategy
Draw a picture
Wholes and Parts: When ascepts of wholes and parts need to be emphasized
Complements: Whole minus part should be used to solve the problem
Proportional thinking: This should be used while doing the work
Direct Teaching
Point out a Pattern: Student/Instructor should point out what being repeated in a set of problems
Extending Knowledge: Instructor has opportunity to extend knowledge
Place Value: Instructor should think of place value when teaching student
Doubling: Should be used to solve the problem
Mental Math
Desk tools
Counting