Mathnasium training (Videos) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Learning Center Basics ...
- 10 Rules of Engagement
What are the three components of the Mathnasium
- Curriculum Icons
Method?
- Mathnasium Vocabulary
1) Use the Mathnasium Teaching Constructs. Use the
Teaching Icons as guides
2) Do not repeat ineflcient 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
What are the 10 Mathnasium Rules of Engagement? 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 aware-
ness of one's own thinking process.
9) Require students to use mental math to enhance nu-
merical fluency and limit reliance on pencil and paper
10) Master Team Teaching.
List and quickly summarize all key icons:
, 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 ex-
tend knowledge
Place Value: Instructor should think of place value when
teaching student
Answers
Learning Center Basics ...
- 10 Rules of Engagement
What are the three components of the Mathnasium
- Curriculum Icons
Method?
- Mathnasium Vocabulary
1) Use the Mathnasium Teaching Constructs. Use the
Teaching Icons as guides
2) Do not repeat ineflcient 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
What are the 10 Mathnasium Rules of Engagement? 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 aware-
ness of one's own thinking process.
9) Require students to use mental math to enhance nu-
merical fluency and limit reliance on pencil and paper
10) Master Team Teaching.
List and quickly summarize all key icons:
, 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 ex-
tend knowledge
Place Value: Instructor should think of place value when
teaching student
