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Planning Tools
Planning Math for a Multilevel Classroom
A planning worksheet to plan an engaging whole-group lesson for learners in a multi-level classroom
A list of priority mathematics topics selected from the College and Career Readiness Standards
A reference sheet for incorporating the Levels of Knowing Mathematics and various Depth of Knowledge levels into instruction
Planning the Levels of Knowing
A planning worksheet for incorporating the Levels of Knowing Mathematics into instruction
MNI Components of Numeracy Rubric and Planning Tool (2011)
A planning worksheet for incorporating the Components of Numeracy into instruction
Numerical Cognition (for further study)
Journal of Numerical Cognition
a scholarly forum for the focused discussion of research into numerical cognition
Readings
Career and College Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) (2013)
National Adult Education standards
The Components of Numeracy (2006)
A foundational document for adult numeracy instruction
Critical Thinking - Why Is It So Hard to Teach? (2007)
Discusses components of critical thinking. How can adult educators effectively incorporate more of these components into classroom activities?
TEAL Fact Sheets (various, 2010 through more recent)
Research-based summaries of key adult education teaching and learning principles
Recorded webinars and webcasts
Mathematical Practices in Adult Education Series of 8 webcasts
Eight short webcasts, one for each of the Mathematical Practices, include facilitation questions, sample activities, classroom video and more
Linking arrays and area models to the standard multiplication algorithm
What questions can you investigate after watching this video?
E-quip Episodes, Seasons 1 & 2 on the MN ABE YouTube Channel
Visual and conversational numeracy webinars that incorporate teacher knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and 2014 GED content
Adult Numeracy and English Learners
Math Is About Numbers, So It's Easier For English Learners, Right?
An article introducing the complexities of learning math as an English learner.
Knowledge Base of Adult Educators Teaching Numeracy
A visual model describing areas of knowledge and skill needed for adult educators to be equipped for effective numeracy instruction
Knowledge Base of Adult Educators Teaching Numeracy Quiz
Explore your own areas of strength and areas needing development by taking this one-page quiz. Use the model above to make a plan based on your quiz results.