RULES OF ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
#1) Use the Mathnasium teaching constructs. Use the Teaching Icons as guides. - ANSWER Counting
Doubling
Grouping
Place Value
Proportional Thinking
Wholes and Parts
#2) Do not repeat an explanation is it is not working, try another approach. Don't force students to keep
working on material they've already mastered. - ANSWER Trying another approach:
-use manipulatives or drawings
-simplify the question and ask it again (make them aware of how they got the answer)
Presenting facts without the pressure/ expectation that they get it correct (quiz to follow) increases
likelihood of understanding. - ANSWER Be aware of the expectations you give off through body language
#3) Fall back on prerequisite knowledge when a student is having trouble. Extend knowledge when a
student understands the concept. - ANSWER Go beyond the literal exercises on the page to provide a
broader, more enriching experience. Ex: If the worksheet asks a student to count from 1 to 10, ask them
to count from 0 to 12.
Seven Benchmark Numbers:
0 1/10 1/2 1 10 12 100 - ANSWER Used as models of all other numbers with regard to relationships,
fractional parts, place value, decimal fractions, and percent.
#4) Praise, encourage, and constructively criticize when appropriate. - ANSWER Tell them their approach
is incorrect while pointing them toward the solution.
Press them to try harder without discouragement.
You must convince them that you believe they are so close to getting it right.
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
#1) Use the Mathnasium teaching constructs. Use the Teaching Icons as guides. - ANSWER Counting
Doubling
Grouping
Place Value
Proportional Thinking
Wholes and Parts
#2) Do not repeat an explanation is it is not working, try another approach. Don't force students to keep
working on material they've already mastered. - ANSWER Trying another approach:
-use manipulatives or drawings
-simplify the question and ask it again (make them aware of how they got the answer)
Presenting facts without the pressure/ expectation that they get it correct (quiz to follow) increases
likelihood of understanding. - ANSWER Be aware of the expectations you give off through body language
#3) Fall back on prerequisite knowledge when a student is having trouble. Extend knowledge when a
student understands the concept. - ANSWER Go beyond the literal exercises on the page to provide a
broader, more enriching experience. Ex: If the worksheet asks a student to count from 1 to 10, ask them
to count from 0 to 12.
Seven Benchmark Numbers:
0 1/10 1/2 1 10 12 100 - ANSWER Used as models of all other numbers with regard to relationships,
fractional parts, place value, decimal fractions, and percent.
#4) Praise, encourage, and constructively criticize when appropriate. - ANSWER Tell them their approach
is incorrect while pointing them toward the solution.
Press them to try harder without discouragement.
You must convince them that you believe they are so close to getting it right.
