HomeMy WebLinkAboutPYP Math Night Presentation 02-08-16PYP Math Night
January 28, 2016
Purpose
To provide parents with an understanding of our approaches
to the teaching and learning of mathematics through
activities and games.
To highlight PYP teaching and learning in the mathematics
curriculum.
HAVE FUN!
Organization
Parents were given a Math Exit Ticket, and a game packet
that includes directions for each session offered.
Students visited their homeroom classroom for 20min, then
went to the grade level above for the same amount of time.
After these two sessions parents and students participated in
hallway activities that included, mathematical puzzles, logic
games, mathematical jokes and estimation jars with objects.
The Math Exit Ticket was used also to give parents and
students the opportunity for feedback on the evening
Setting the Scene
One teacher met with grade level parents to set the scene by
asking parents to:
“Think back to the time that you were in elementary
school and how you learnt mathematics and the attitudes
you had.”
“What we would like you to do is join in a game or activity
to observe what students do and say. Then ask yourself,
“What skill(s) are the students reinforcing? How are
students doing this?”
“It is important to understand that students do not play
games all the time. Activities may be presented through
technology, discussion, models and pen and paper work.”
Likert Scale Results
Approximately 115 adults attended
Number of Exit Tickets: 85
Number of Exit Tickets Returned: 67 (with/without
feedback)
Number of Exit Tickets that were evaluative (Rating): 49
Question: Do you think the Math Night was successful
and informative?
Agree 82%
Somewhat Agree 16%
Disagree 2%
Feedback From Parents
“What I loved most was seeing my child’s excitement
for math, as well as that of his friends through the
math in action activities.”
“I hope you do this again.”
“The amount of time in each room was just right. The
suggestion to explore a grade level up was brilliant. I
loved watching them learn as a team and complete the
activity without loosing interest or thinking it was too
hard.”
Feedback From Parents
“Love it.”
“I loved watching students interact.”
“Seeing how math is taught in a variety of ways.”
“Having information beforehand to know what we
were doing.”
“Having fun and we were learning at the same time.”
“Spending time in school with my daughter.”
Areas for Improvements Suggested by
Parents
“Instead of doing the activities at the grade level do
it at the class level to avoid congestion.”
“Have the evening earlier.”
“Have a general introduction for parents.”
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