Teaching Math Conceptually
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Ontario, Canada
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I have been teaching for 27 years, including a 4 year assignment as a Math Coach working with teachers and students in Kindergarten to grade 8 across our district. I am currently a special education resource teacher, helping teachers support their students with learning disabilities.
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Full Year Math Bundle Gr. 5/6 (Ontario lessons, worksheets, quizzes and tests!)
This grade 5/6 bundle is your complete solution! There is nothing else you need to purchase to have everything you need for your entire year; included are google slideshow lessons, student work, check in quizzes, and final assessments for every math unit in the grade 5 and 6 Ontario curriculum. Also included are grade 5/6 long range plans and a provincial test review bundle. The following units are included ( all units include google slideshow lessons, student work, check in quizzes and fina
4th - 6th
Other (Math)
AREA AND PERIMETER UNIT PLANS - GRADE 5/6 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM
Interested in the latest math research but unsure of how all of the pieces fit together? These area and perimeter plans are for you! This unit includes google slide lessons, student work, check in quizzes and a final assessment, and show you how to integrate all of the components of a successful math program: -problem solving -manipulatives -a focus on conceptual understanding -differentiation (open problems and parallel problems) -collaborative learning (partner work, whole group reasoning
4th - 7th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 6.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.5
Patterns and Algebra Unit Plans - Grade 5/6 - Ontario
What is the connection between patterning and algebra? How do we develop a conceptual understanding of equations and graphs? This complete grade 5/6 patterning and algebra unit integrates questions similar to the provincial assessments, follows the New Ontario Curriculum (2020), and uses google slide lessons which focus on all of the components of a successful math program: - problem solving - manipulatives - a focus on conceptual understanding - open problems - partner work - visualization
4th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep
FRACTIONS UNIT PLANS - GRADE 5/6 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM (2020)
Looking for a way for your students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of fractions? This unit is for you! Complete with google slide lessons (which can be converted to powerpoint) using virtual manipulatives, this unit uses many questions similar to past provincial assessments and focuses on fraction number sense, using tools and drawings to represent understanding. As well, if you are uncomfortable with fractions yourself, the lessons will help you develop your own conceptual unde
3rd - 8th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
 +17
Equations and Inequalities (Algebra, BEDMAS, Order of Operations) Gr 5/6 Ontario
Order of operations, equations and inequalities! This full unit has everything you need: google slide show lessons, daily work, check in quizzes and a final assessment (answers included!) How do we conceptually understanding algebra? How do we graph inequalities? These easy to use slide shows will guide your students through this new topic in the New Ontario Curriculum: Grade 5:C2.1: translate among words, algebraic expressions and visual representations that describe equivalent relationship
4th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep
GEOMETRY UNIT (2D shapes and angles) - Grade 5/6 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM
Interested in the latest math research but unsure of how all of the pieces fit together? This geometry unit is for you! These lesson plans, complete with google slide shows, student work, check in quizzes and a final assessment, show you how to integrate all of the components of a successful math program: problem solving, manipulatives, a focus on conceptual understanding, open problems, partner work, visualization, modeling, differentiation, formative assessment, small group instruction, tasks
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5a
, 4.MD.C.5b
 +6
Financial Literacy - Complete Unit - Ontario (grade 5/6)
A complete unit (google slideshow lessons, daily work, a game and a final assessment, answers included) for the financial literacy expectations in the Ontario Curriculum! Questions that are similar to past provincial tests are included!Grade 5F1.1 - Describe ways money can be transferred between individuals, businesses and organizations F1.2 - Estimate and calculate the cost of transactions involving multiple items priced in dollars and cents, including sales tax, using various strategies F1
5th - 6th
Financial Literacy
Probability - Complete Unit - Grade 5/6 Ontario
Looking for ready to go google slide lessons, student work and assessment materials for the Probability expectations in the Ontario Curriculum? This complete unit is exactly what you need! These lessons include hands on probability activities to help students use their understanding of theoretical and experimental probabilities to predict outcomes of one (grade 5) and two (grade 6) events. Included in this unit are google slideshow lessons, daily work, a check in quiz and a final assessment
5th - 7th
Math
PLACE VALUE UNIT PLANS (Grade 5/6) - New Ontario Curriculum
Interested in the latest math research but unsure of how all of the pieces fit together? This place value unit is for you!These lesson plans, complete with google slideshow lessons, student work, check in quizzes and a final assessment, show you how to integrate all of the components of a successful math program:- problem solving (minds on, action, consolidation)- visualization (virtual manipulatives, modeling, number lines)- a focus on conceptual understanding, reasoning and justification- diff
4th - 7th
Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
 +1
Decimals and Percent - Grade 5/6 Unit Plans (Ontario Curriculum)
The Ontario Curriculum tells us we need to have students compare and order decimals and percents using tools and drawings. What does this mean? This unit provides you with everything you need to teach decimals and percents conceptually, using a decimal grid sheet to represent these numbers. NO PREP NEEDED! Included in this unit are google slideshow lessons (easily converted to powerpoint), daily work, a check in quiz and a final assessment. Questions similar to past provincial assessments
4th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
FRACTIONS UNIT PLAN - GRADE 5 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM (2020)
Looking for a way for your students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of fractions? This unit is for you! Complete with google slide lessons (which can be converted to powerpoint) using virtual manipulatives, this unit focuses on fraction number sense, using tools and drawings to represent understanding. As well, if you are uncomfortable with fractions yourself, the lessons will help you develop your own conceptual understanding! The following topics are addressed: -representing pro
4th - 7th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
 +19
Full Year Math Bundle Gr. 5 - Lessons, Worksheets, Quizzes and Tests! (Ontario)
This grade 5 bundle is your complete solution! There is nothing else you need to purchase to have everything you need for your entire year; included are google slideshow lessons, student work, check in quizzes, and final assessments for every math unit in the grade 5 Ontario curriculum. Also included are grade 5 long range plans. NOTE: The units in this bundle follow my long range plans. Addition and subtraction of whole numbers are addressed in the number talk section of my long range plans
4th - 6th
Other (Math)
Division (Area Model and Algorithm) - Complete Unit - Ontario - Grade 5/6
How do you teach kids the area model of division? How does this connect to the algorithm? This unit focuses on developing a deep conceptual understanding of what division is, how we model it, and how we can efficiently and quickly use an algorithm to solve questions. This is a complete unit based on the following expectations in the Ontario Curriculum. It includes google slideshow lessons, daily work, check in quizzes and a final assessment. You do not need to purchase anything else! Gra
4th - 7th
Basic Operations
Multiplication - Complete Unit - Grade 5/6 Ontario
A complete unit (google slide show lessons, worksheets, check in quizzes, final assessment, with answers!) that addresses the multiplication expectations from the Ontario curriculum. This unit uses models (i.e., number line, area model/array, equal groups) to illustrate multiplication and the properties of operations (i.e., identity property, commutative property and the distributive property). It shows how the area model connects to the algorithm so that the procedure is not something studen
5th - 6th
Basic Operations
FRACTION UNIT PLANS - GRADE 6 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM (2020)
Looking for a way for your students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of fractions? This unit is for you! Complete with google slide lessons (which can be converted to powerpoint) using virtual manipulatives, this unit uses many questions similar to past provincial assessments, and focuses on fraction number sense, and using tools and drawings to represent understanding. As well, if you are uncomfortable with fractions yourself, the lessons will help you develop your own conceptual
3rd - 8th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
 +19
Mass and Capacity - Grade 5/6 - 2020 Ontario Curriculum
How do we help students convert between metric units based on conceptual understanding? This unit focuses on using ratio tables to develop a sense of proportional reasoning to solve problems, as opposed to memorizing rules and algorithms. A deep conceptual understanding supports thinking, problem solving and application skills. NO PREP NEEDED! Included in this unit are two google slideshow lessons (easily converted to powerpoint), daily work, a check in quiz and a final assessment - all with an
4th - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep, Measurement
Area and Perimeter of Triangles and Parallelograms - FREE WORKSHEET!
These worksheets include questions that are similar to ones from past provincial assessments, (Ontario) and are suitable for grades 5-8. They are part of my grades 5, 5/6 and 6 Area and Perimeter units, available in my store. These units include google slideshow lessons (easily converted to powerpoint), daily work, quizzes and a final assessment. Grade 5 Area and Perimeter Grade 6 Area and PerimeterGrade 5/6 Area and PerimeterIf you would like to see a free sample of a lesson from these unit
5th - 8th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 7.G.B.6
Probability - Complete Unit - Ontario Grade 6
Looking for ready to go google slide lessons, student work and assessment materials for the Probability expectations in the Ontario Curriculum? This complete unit is exactly what you need! These lessons include hands on probability activities to help students use their understanding of theoretical and experimental probabilities to predict outcomes of one and two events. Included in this unit are google slideshow lessons, daily work, a check in quiz and a final assessment (answers included!)
5th - 6th
Math
GEOMETRY UNIT (2D shapes and angles) - grade 5 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM
Interested in the latest math research but unsure of how all of the pieces fit together? This geometry unit is for you! These lesson plans, complete with google slideshows (easily converted to powerpoint) , student work, check in quizzes and a final assessment, show you how to integrate all of the components of a successful math program: problem solving, manipulatives, a focus on conceptual understanding, open problems, partner work, visualization, modelling, differentiation, formative assessm
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.3
AREA AND PERIMETER UNIT PLANS - GRADE 6 - NEW ONTARIO CURRICULUM
Interested in the latest math research but unsure of how all of the pieces fit together? This area and perimeter unit is for you! These google slide lessons, complete with student work, check in quizzes and a final assessment, show you how to integrate all of the components of a successful math program: problem solving, manipulatives, a focus on conceptual understanding, open problems, partner work, visualization, modeling, differentiation, formative assessment, small group instruction, tasks
6th
Math, Measurement
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for 27 years, including a 4 year assignment as a Math Coach working with teachers and students in Kindergarten to grade 8 across our district. I am currently a special education resource teacher, helping teachers support their students with learning disabilities.
Teaching style
My goal when working with students is to help them develop a deep conceptual understanding of math concepts based on reasoning, problem solving and real life experiences.
For early primary students, this means understanding that counting is much more than saying the numbers, and operational sense is much more than being able to fill out worksheets.
For junior and intermediate students, this means providing them with a program that includes all of the components of a successful math program: a focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, manipulatives, mental math, small groups instruction, large group consolidation, partner work, math games, differentiation (low floor, high ceiling tasks), mathematical modelling, ongoing formative assessment and independent practice.
For these reasons, the materials in my store provide both the math theory and research, and activities that promote curiosity, engagement, problem solving, reasoning, growth mindset and a deep conceptual understanding.
Please reach out if you have any questions! I hope to slowly build my store with the materials I have developed over my years supporting teachers. Check back soon!
Awards & shining teacher moments
In 2018, I was asked to speak at the 'Teaching Math Through Problem Solving 2' Conference in Toronto, Ontario: https://event-wizard.com/teachingmaththroughroblemsolving2018/0/welcome/
Here is a link to my speaker page!
https://sites.google.com/view/otffeomath/session-facilitators/chris-smith
What an amazing time, connecting with like-minded educators from across Ontario!
My own education history
Growing up I HATED math. It was a ridiculous subject that simply required you to memorize formulas and plug numbers in. It was dry. It was boring. It was a waste of time.
That all changed 20 years ago when I picked up a book by John A Van De Walle entitled 'Elementary and Middle School Mathematics - Teaching Developmentally'. This book changed my life, and opened the doors to conceptual understanding in math. Suddenly, math was beautiful. It was everywhere. And it explained the world around me. Over the years I have seen the dramatic difference that teaching conceptually can make in the life of a child, and this has inspired me to share this love through being a Math Coach in my district, and now here, in this forum.
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