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Revisiting the 3R’s:RICH Mathematics REALISTIC Contexts Proven RESULTS

What is Mathematics in Context (MiC)?

• MiC is a middle grades mathematics curriculum and supplemental resource

• Developed at the University of Wisconsin in conjunction with the Freudenthal Institute

• Funded in part by the National Science Foundation

The Mathematics in Context (MiC) Difference

• Real-world examples develop math concepts

• Rich Mathematics builds on students’ existing knowledge

• Mathematical models anchor understanding (ratio tables, double number lines, etc).

• Integrated math topics and other subjects

• Research based

Every Student, Every Day

MiC Principles for Students:

• Have success in math everyday! • Discover that math is meaningful in my

life!

• Talk about or reflect on what I learned in math class today.

Realistic Contexts

• Mathematics arises from the context

• Motivates students with different learning styles

• Supports retention of content

Rich Mathematics• Mathematical Models

anchor deeper understanding

• Discover, explore, investigate concepts

• Mathematics builds from students’ prior knowledge

• Multiple Strategies encouraged

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Learning Progressions MiC’s Curriculum Design

• Informal– Students use contexts

and drawings

• Pre-formal– Students use models

• Formal– Students apply

algorithms and formulas

Pre-formal

Formal

Informal

Ongoing assessment of student learning

• Helps teachers informally assess students’ understanding during the lesson

• Built-in to daily plans• The pyramid level

describes the cognitive level of the problem from basic to more challenging

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•Interactive math models from number lines to ratio tables, graphs, and more

•Teachers will use on digital display for whole class activities and instruction

New MiC Interactive

Helping your child at home• Ask questions: Do you understand what the problem is asking? How did you do this in class? Do you have all of the information that you need?

• Review the pages before the problem for clues to the solution or process

• Look at the Summary Section provided as a review of the section at the end of each section

• Answers to Check Your Work provided in the back of the student editions.

•Look at class notes for samples done in class

Why We are Using MiC:

• Realistic contexts motivate reluctant learners

• Students access real mathematics through multiple entry points

• Formative Assessment items are clearly marked within the teacher guide

• Online resources are provided for students and teachers

• Teachers’ math content knowledge increases while using MiC materials

• Professional Development designed to meet your school’s needs

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Mathematics in Context provides thenecessary tools and resources to help

your child achieve their full potential!