1. Classroom Overview and Philosophy
1.1. Teaching Experience
1.1.1. Math
1.1.2. Grades 4-8
1.2. Teaching Philosophy
1.3. Classroom Goals
1.3.1. Basic Skills
1.3.2. Problem Solving
1.3.3. Love of Math
1.4. Curriculum and Skills
1.4.1. Mapping
1.4.2. Textbooks
2. Standards
2.1. Math
2.1.1. Archdiocese of Cincinnati GCS
2.1.1.1. Problem Solving Samples
2.1.1.1.1. Integers
2.1.1.1.2. Geometry
2.1.1.2. Concept Standards Samples
2.1.1.2.1. Geometry
2.1.1.2.2. Measurement
2.1.1.2.3. The Number System
2.2. Technology
2.2.1. Archdiocese of Cincinnati Standards
2.2.1.1. Communication and Collaboration
2.2.1.2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
2.2.1.3. Creativity and Innovation
3. 21st Century Skills
3.1. Critcal Thinking and Problem Solving
3.1.1. Catholic Math League Contest
3.1.2. Real Life Application Word Problems
3.2. Communication and Collaboration
3.2.1. Problem Solving in Groups
3.2.2. Presentation of Solutions
3.3. Creativity and Innovation
3.3.1. Input/output Boxes
3.3.2. Lego Math
4. Graphic Organizers
4.1. Concept Maps
4.1.1. Purpose
4.1.1.1. To help students clarify what they learn
4.1.1.2. To allow students to research and connect concepts to real life applications
4.1.2. Ways to Incorporate
4.1.2.1. Teacher created to present a new lesson
4.1.2.2. Student created to summarize a unit
4.2. Decision Making Matrix
4.2.1. Purpose
4.2.1.1. To use as a guide to critical thinking
4.2.1.2. To allow students to collaborate on a project
4.2.2. Ways to Incorporate
4.2.2.1. Students use a guide to solve real world math problems in groups or individually
4.2.2.2. Students use to present solutions to real world math problems to the class
4.3. Four squares and a diamond
4.3.1. Purpose
4.3.1.1. To use as a guide to the problem solving process
4.3.1.2. To aid struggling learners by providing a framework for problem solving
4.3.2. Ways to Incorporate
4.3.2.1. Students use to solve word problem applications of new concepts
5. Technology and Resources
5.1. Inspiration
5.1.1. Creativity
5.1.2. Clarifying Concepts
5.2. Mindmeister
5.2.1. Collaborating
5.2.2. Critical Thinking
5.3. Additonal Resources to Explore
5.3.1. Gliffy
5.3.2. Kidspiration
5.4. Printable Organizers for Math
5.4.1. Designed By Teachers
5.4.2. Houghton Mifflin