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"Setting the Stage with Geometry" is a new math program aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards that is designed to help students in grades 6-8 build and reinforce basic geometry skills for measuring 2D and 3D shapes. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation, this program seeks to provide skill-building math activities to help students become successful in the classroom and in real-world situations outside of school. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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The Grade 3 Informational Text Reading Inventory (ITRI) was developed to address the specific reading challenges that grade 3 students encounter as they move from reading largely narrative textbooks in grade 2 to being expected to read and comprehend more dense and content-driven text in grade 3. This booklet contains all of the information teachers need to use the Grade 3 ITRI materials, including assessments, lessons and graphic organizers, answer keys, student scoring sheets, and a survey of the scientifically-based reading research that is foundational to ITRI. Because all Grade 3 ITRI content comes from "Indiana's Academic Standards" for grade 3, the ITRI materials will enhance the subject matter teachers already teach. Students will always learn the reading skills within the context of their content area curriculum. Appended are: (1) Critical Differences in Grade 2 and Grade 3 Textbooks; (2) The Scientifically-Based Reading Research (SBRR) Behind Grade 3 ITRI; (3) Chart of Academic Standards Addressed Across the Curriculum; (4) Metacognitive Reading Survey Scoring Key; (5) Scoring Sheet: ITRI Assessments; (6) Scoring Sheet: Grade 3 ITRI Lessons; (7) Instructions for Using the Graphic Organizers with Hop To It; and (8) ITRI Acknowledgements. A glossary and an index are included. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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The Grade 5 Informational Text Reading Inventory (ITRI) was developed to address the specific reading challenges that grade 5 students encounter when reading their textbooks and other informational text. In fifth grade, students are expected not only to comprehend difficult passages, but also to extend their comprehension through drawing inferences and critically evaluating the materials they read. This booklet contains all the information teachers need to use the Grade 5 ITRI materials, including assessments, lessons, concluding projects, answer keys, student scoring sheets, and a survey of the scientifically-based reading research that is foundational to ITRI. Because all Grade 5 ITRI content comes from "Indiana's Standards" for grade 5, the ITRI materials will enhance the subject matter teachers already teach. Students learn the reading skills within the context of their content area curriculum. Appended are: (1) The Scientifically-Based Reading Research (SBRR) Behind Grade 5 ITRI; (2) Chart of Academic Standards Addressed Across the Curriculum; (3) Scoring Sheet: ITRI Assessments; (4) Scoring Sheet: Grade 5 ITRI Lessons; (5) Preparing Students for Research Projects; and (6) ITRI Acknowledgments. A glossary is included. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Graphs; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Reprography; Visual Aids; Teaching Guides; Academic Standards; National Standards; Relevance (Education); Conservation (Environment); Environmental Education; Recycling; Alignment (Education); Word Problems (Mathematics)

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"Bars, Lines, & Pies" is a dynamic math program designed to build graphing skills in students, while also showing them the relevance of math in their lives. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation along with Scholastic, the graphing lessons and activities involve engaging, real-world examples about the environment and recycling. In these lessons, students will create, apply, and analyze pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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National Standards; Money Management; Home Economics; Teaching Guides; Middle School Students; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Academic Standards; Relevance (Education); Multiple Literacies; Budgets; Consumer Education; Credit (Finance); Debt (Financial); Income

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"Plan, Save, Succeed!" is a new program aligned with Jumpstart Coalition National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards, and Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. "Plan, Save, Succeed!" is designed to help students understand key financial literacy topics including budgeting, income, saving, and credit. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation with Scholastic, the program's lessons and worksheets provide knowledge and skill-building activities designed to address important personal finance concepts in a real-world context that middle school students will find meaningful. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at:http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/PSS poster.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Algebra; Teaching Guides; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Academic Standards; National Standards; Relevance (Education); Equations (Mathematics); Mathematical Formulas

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"Solving the Unknown with Algebra" is a new math program aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and designed to help students practice pre-algebra skills including using formulas, solving for unknowns, and manipulating equations. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation with Scholastic, this program provides skill-building activities that use mathematics for real purposes, while motivating students to achieve success in the classroom and in real-world situations outside of school. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/Solving_Poster.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Word Problems (Mathematics); Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Teaching Guides; Academic Standards; National Standards; Relevance (Education); Alignment (Education); Mathematics; Arithmetic

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"Welcome to Conversions Rock" is a new math program designed to build and reinforce the important skills of converting fractions, decimals, and percents for students in grades 6-8. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation, this program seeks to provide skill-building, real-world math to help students become successful in the classroom and beyond. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/poster-conversions-rock.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Gifted; Career Education; Science Careers; Data Analysis; Insurance; Insurance Occupations; Natural Disasters; Risk Assessment; Graphs; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Probability; Statistics; Statistical Analysis; Class Activities; Mathematics Activities; Worksheets; Lesson Plans; Instructional Materials; Visual Aids; Teaching Guides; Academic Standards; National Standards; Relevance (Education); Reprography; Seismology; Weather

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"Shake, Rattle, & Roll" is a new program developed by The Actuarial Foundation with Scholastic, provides dynamic real-world math content designed to build student skills while showing students the relevance of math to understanding their world and planning for their future. Math skills are increasingly important for students. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, computer and mathematical science occupations, are projected to add 967,000 jobs and grow fastest among the professional groups by 2014. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/Poster.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Interviews; Longitudinal Studies; Inservice Teacher Education; Video Technology; Science Curriculum; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Instructional Design; Instructional Materials; Educational Needs; Inquiry; Curriculum Guides; Teaching Guides; Units of Study; Grade 7; Journal Writing; Science Education; Science Instruction; Science Teachers; Instructional Effectiveness; Observation

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The development of curriculum materials that are also educative for teachers has been proposed as a strategy to support teachers learning to teach inquiry science. In this study, one seventh-grade teacher used five inquiry science units with varying support for teachers over a two-year period. Teacher journals, interviews, and classroom videotape were collected. Analysis focused on engagement in planning and teaching, pedagogical content knowledge, and the match to teacher learning needs. Findings indicate that this teacher's ideas developed as she interacted with materials and her students. Information about student ideas, task- and idea-specific support, and model teacher language was most helpful. Supports for understanding goals, assessment, and the teacher's role, particularly during discussions and group work, were most needed. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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"The Power of Probability" is a new math program aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Common Core State Standards, which gives students opportunities to practice their skills and knowledge of the mathematics of probability. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation, the program's lessons and worksheets motivate students through activities that use mathematics for real purposes. [A poster that accompanies this teaching guide can be viewed and/or retrieved at: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/poster-conversions-rock.pdf.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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