Movement that Counts by Jean Moize
Action Based Learning Lessons for Elementary Math
+ Ability to focus for longer periods of time on difficult math problems (CDC)
+ Increased confidence & lower test taking anxiety (CDC)
+ Increased ability to problem solve (CDC)
+ Improved memory, recall & problem solving ability (CDC)
= Improved Math Scores (CDC)
+ To reinforce math concepts & anchor learning in the classroom
+ To prepare the brain for learning new math concepts
+ To prepare the brain for testing
The lessons are designed to be paired with existing curriculum standards, and cover the following math concepts:
- NUMBER RECOGNITION
- NUMBER OPERATIONS
- ODD AND EVEN
- GREATER THAN> LESS THAN<
- TELLING TIME
- GEOMETRY
- MEASUREMENT
- FRACTIONS
- DECIMAL/MONEY
- PLACE VALUE
- GRAPHS
- ESTIMATION
- MATH VOCABULARY