Suggestions to Extend Quantitative Reasoning Skills
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.nagc.org and www.gagc.org
· Use resources such as Gifted and Talented Workbook Series, Creative Learning Press, Creative Teaching Press, Critical Thinking Co.
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.nagc.org and www.gagc.org
· Use resources such as Gifted and Talented Workbook Series, Creative Learning Press, Creative Teaching Press, Critical Thinking Co.
