Quantitative reasoning skills include high-level problem solving with mathematical computation, quantitative symbols and concepts.
Some things you could do to support children’s growth in this area include:
Identify connections between different math processes
Discuss and practice using math in other disciplines such as architecture, physics, chemistry
Use math in real-life such as baking, grocery store, travel planning
Ask“How could we improve…(the triangle, long division, etc.)?”
Have students generate a list of questions about the math concept
Study number systems not based on 10
Use a variety of problem-solving strategies, such as: make a list, look for a pattern, guess and test, draw a diagram, work backwards
Have children create their own math problems, number system, or problem-solving strategy
Practice multi-step math problems
Ask students to prove their answer to a math problem
Use open-ended problems and decide what processes should be used and what outcomes are expected
Teach children to ask “Is this answer reasonable?”
Ask“What is the chance of (an event) occurring?
Create charts, tables, graphs to show Social Studies content
Use data to make predictions for a science experiment
Ask “What might happen if…?” questions such as: What might happen if the numbers 84 and 95 changed places or circles developed a straight
side?
Create riddles, jokes, cartoons about math concepts
Use fantasy to discuss math content
Learn computer programming
Use the computer program Study Island for advanced content
Participate in such programs as: Georgia State Saturday School, Camp Invention
Read books that use math content creatively, such as The Phantom Tollbooth by Juster
Use Enrichment Sites on www.fultongifted.org
Use resources such as Gifted and Talented Workbook Series, Creative Learning Press, Creative Teaching Press, Critical Thinking Co.
Some things you could do to support children’s growth in this area include:
Identify connections between different math processes
Discuss and practice using math in other disciplines such as architecture, physics, chemistry
Use math in real-life such as baking, grocery store, travel planning
Ask“How could we improve…(the triangle, long division, etc.)?”
Have students generate a list of questions about the math concept
Study number systems not based on 10
Use a variety of problem-solving strategies, such as: make a list, look for a pattern, guess and test, draw a diagram, work backwards
Have children create their own math problems, number system, or problem-solving strategy
Practice multi-step math problems
Ask students to prove their answer to a math problem
Use open-ended problems and decide what processes should be used and what outcomes are expected
Teach children to ask “Is this answer reasonable?”
Ask“What is the chance of (an event) occurring?
Create charts, tables, graphs to show Social Studies content
Use data to make predictions for a science experiment
Ask “What might happen if…?” questions such as: What might happen if the numbers 84 and 95 changed places or circles developed a straight
side?
Create riddles, jokes, cartoons about math concepts
Use fantasy to discuss math content
Learn computer programming
Use the computer program Study Island for advanced content
Participate in such programs as: Georgia State Saturday School, Camp Invention
Read books that use math content creatively, such as The Phantom Tollbooth by Juster
Use Enrichment Sites on www.fultongifted.org
Use resources such as Gifted and Talented Workbook Series, Creative Learning Press, Creative Teaching Press, Critical Thinking Co.