Assignment

The required readings from our text Accessible Mathematics (Leinwand, 2009) (specifically pages 19-33) discuss the use of multiple representations of mathematical entities and the creation of language rich classroom routines.

Page 27 of the assigned text reading describes an activity promoting language development. This activity calls for students to list five things they see from the numbers listed on the board and the activity continues with questioning and discussion.

For the following visual, list three items you see and support what you see in a convincing argument for your fellow classmates.

Picture of an Octagin here

In addition to your list of three items with your arguments, answer the following questions:

·         Why is this activity valuable?

·         How does this activity address the Common Core State Standards (or your state standards)?

·         How can you take your students answers (whether they are based on personal experiences or based on mathematical experiences) and incorporate them into the lesson?

o    How would you use their answers to incorporate mathematical language? Feel free to give examples.

·         What are some other ways that you could incorporate multiple representations, and the use of mathematical language, in a math classroom?

Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research.