Mathematics Navigator is designed to fit the particular scheduling needs of elementary and secondary schools. The elementary modules are typically delivered in 30-minute small group sessions by a teacher or paraprofessional who does not have to be a math expert. The secondary modules are often delivered during the school day in a 45-minute class by a math teacher. Both the elementary and secondary modules work during school hours and in after-school, weekend, and summer programs
Each Mathematics Navigator module has 20 days of instruction and supports students of varying skill levels in reaching the same achievement goals. Each module includes
- Skills practice that follows a logical progression, emphasizes patterns, and promotes strategies for successful computation
- Fully developed concept lessons with procedures and problem solving that support conceptual development rather than substitute or distract from it
- Problem solving through group, partner, and solo work
- Opportunities for students to explain ideas, concepts, strategies, and solutions in their own words, both orally and in writing
- Multiple representations of mathematics, which give students with different learning styles many opportunities to understand concepts
- Individualized instruction built into the class schedule, which allows teachers to work with students on their individual needs
- Opportunities for students to analyze their own mistakes—and those of other students—and learn how to correct mistakes to achieve success
| ELEMENTARY MODULES: 30-MINUTE LESSONS |
WEEK 1 |
WEEK 2 |
WEEK 3 |
WEEK 4 |
Pre-Test
To diagnose strengths and weaknesses |
Day 1 |
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Skills, Practice, Lesson, Reflection
To revise misconceptions, acquire new concepts, practice skills, and apply new knowledge to problem solving |
Days 2-5 |
Days 7-10 |
Day 11, Days 13-15 |
Days 16 & 17 |
Checkpoint
To demonstrate proficiency |
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Day 6 |
Day 12 |
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Individual Study Sheets
To consolidate learning |
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Days 18 & 19 |
Post-Test
To assess progress |
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Day 20 |
| SECONDARY MODULES: 45-MINUTE LESSONS |
WEEK 1 |
WEEK 2 |
WEEK 3 |
WEEK 4 |
Pre-Test
To diagnose strengths and weaknesses |
Prior to Week 1 |
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Addressing Misconceptions
To identify misconceptions, work in groups, and work independently |
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1-3 |
Days 6-8 |
Days 11-13 |
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16-18 |
Correcting Misconceptions
To fix misconceptions and practice procedures related to topics of misconceptions |
Day 4 |
Day 9 |
Day 14 |
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Correcting Procedural Knowledge and Skills
To test and repair procedural knowledge |
Day 5 |
Day 10 |
Day 15 |
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Individual Study Sheets
To consolidate learning |
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Day 19 |
Post-Test
To assess progress |
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Day 20 |
