Diebold Educational Consulting
Math Workshop Descriptions
Math Instruction for Students Who Struggle in Grades K-3
Materials, Methods & Specially-Designed Instruction
- Review Math Skills Progressions from the NMP Report & Common Core Standards
- Simulate Common Math Difficulties (directionality, fact retrieval, concepts, more)
- Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Construct Teacher-Made Math Manipulatives
- Practice Alternative Strategies for Teaching Basic Operations, Word Problems & more
Materials & Programs Reviewed - Numicon, Cuisenaire Rods, Clear-View Base Ten Blocks, Math-U-See, Invicta Math Balance, Semple Math, Touch Math, Singapore Math, Stevenson-Semple Clock & Calendar, more
Math Instruction for Students Who Struggle in Grades 4-9
Materials, Methods & Specially-Designed Instruction
Review Math Skills Progressions from the NMP Report & Common Core Standards
- Simulate Common Math Difficulties (directionality, fact retrieval, concepts, more)
- Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Construct Teacher-Made Math Manipulatives
- Practice Alternative Strategies for Teaching Basic Operations, Word Problems & more
Materials & Programs Reviewed - Clear-View Base Ten Blocks, Math Balances, Fraction Strips-Circles-Squares, Decimal Squares, Geo-Boards, Safety Compasses, Swing-Arm Protractors, Polydron Frameworks, Power Solids, Hands-On Equations, Algeblocks, Algebra Lab Gear, more
Algebra - Instructional Alternatives
Tools & Strategies for Students Who Struggle
Review Math Skills Progressions from the NRP Report & Common Core Standards
- Simulate Common Math Difficulties (conceptual & computational)
- Apply the Fours Levels of Instruction to Algebra
- Represent Basic Operations of Algebraic Expressions with Concrete Materials
- Solve Linear & Quadratic Equations with Manipulatives
- Learn How to Construct Images of Operations & Connect Vocabulary to Processes
Materials Demonstrated - Base Ten Blocks, Mathematical Balances, Hands-On Equations, Algeblocks, Algebra Lab Gear, more
* Participants should bring scissors for constructing teacher-made manipulatives.
Semple Math Levels 1 & 2 - Addition & Subtraction
Math Instruction for Students with Dyscalculia
Review the Unique Scope & Sequence of the Semple Math Program
- Learn Techniques for Correct Numeral Formation
- Practice Mnemonic Strategies for Fact Retrieval, Place Value & Algorithms
- Learn the Hierarchical Sequence for Word Problems using Mnemonics
- Apply Semple Strategies for Money & Time
- Learn How to Integrate Base Ten Blocks & Math Balance Manipulatives
Semple Math Levels 3 & 4 - Multiplication & Division
Prerequisite Workshop: Semple Math 1 & 2
Review the Unique Scope & Sequence of the Semple Math Program
- Learn Techniques for Multiplication, Division, Fractions & Decimals
- Practice Mnemonic Strategies for Fact Retrieval, Place Value & Algorithms
- Learn the Hierarchical Sequence for Word Problems using Mnemonics
- Learn How to Integrate Decimal Squares & Algeblocks Manipulatives
Numicon Math
Multi-Sensory Instruction for Early Math Concepts
Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Compare the Refined Numicon Progression of Skills to the Common Core
- Examine How Numicon Shapes Promote Number-Numeral Concepts & Subitization
- Learn How to Represent Concepts & Operations with Shapes & Cuisenaire Rods
- Link Numicon Shapes to Direct Instruction with Semple Math & Touch Math
Touch Math
Strategies for Fact Retrieval & Computation
Learn the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Learn the Supplemental, Multi-Sensory Touch Math Technique for Fact Retrieval
- Practice Using Touch Points for Computation of Basic Operations
- Integrate Touch Math Computational Strategies with the Use of Manipulatives
Singapore Math Word Problems
Step-By-Step Model Drawing
Review the Four Levels of Instruction (concrete, pictorial, symbolic & application)
- Learn a 7-Step Singapore Procedure for Solving Word Problems
- Practice Word Problems at the Discrete & Continuous Levels
- Apply the Singapore Strategy with Basic Operations, Fractions, Decimals, Ratio, Percents & Early Algebra Word Problems