This grant is asking for a full set of Marcy Cook activity tile packets. They are interactive, hands-on activities where students use the visual information provided to manipulate number values to make true equations. They progress from the most basic concept of one-to-one correspondence and go up to algebraic thinking.
These activities are a hands-on support to help students build their math skills. The visuals help make math more meaningful, and instruction is differentiated because there is such a range of levels available. These activities reinforce math concepts and provide extra challenge during independent task time/centers. It also helps us to quickly assess students' math understanding.
We would consider the grant successful if we saw students meaningfully engaging with the materials provided. We currently have pieces of the old curriculum but we don't have a complete set or sequence. Students currently are enthusiastic about completing levels and "graduation" to the next hardest concept that we have available.
We will provide opportunities for students to use these supplies during math centers and/or during independent work time.
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We are asking for digital copies of these materials, which is why there is no tax or shipping. We would be more than happy to share these materials with other interested grades.