- Because no one ever had math as a first language.
- Descriptive Link To This Public Doc: https://tinyurl.com/msl-first-gist-2023
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Use simple analytics to effectively target NY State 4th grade Standardized Math exam content in general, and math exam terminology in particular.
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Start with the third grade standardized math exams over the last decade.
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Start to gather word counts using simple web app tools.
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Learn how each test prep strategy below is often a life strategy, and how to model them to students.
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Look at translations of math exams into other languages.
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Help faculty integrate test prep skills into the k-12 core curriculum, instruction and assessment.
- We must learn to demonstrate all strategies below while reviewing math exam problems.
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Top ~ 12 Test Prep Coaching Best-Practices that always help everyone on these standardized tests...
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1: Interpret test question scoring and proctoring rules to identify whether blank answers are strategically wise.
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2: Dissect each question by considering the expected form of the answer. Underline key info.
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3: Tag each question in terms of both question types and topic keywords. Inclusion first!!!
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4: Elimination Wrong Answers First, Including Why.
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5: Show All Of Our Work.
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6: Track Time. Dissect now, attempt twice, and perhaps return later...
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7: Check Our Work and Check Our Answers.
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8: Target Exam Vocabulary
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9: Use Diagrams Wherever Possible
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10: Ask For Clues Before Losing Hope
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11: Refactor Question Into Template
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Consider the types of numeric values that we might be asked to calculate or manipulate.
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Only give a kid a calculator after they know their times tables up to 12, cold! Up to 25 would be better. Learn some graphing tools!!
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Consider the "calculation operators six-pack" and the several math subjects from k-12, in sequence.
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Consider how to bring math to life with hands-on interactive lessons that pertain to the interests of any given teacher or student. LABORATORY?
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Focus on the most frequently used words in math word problems. Identify taxonomy and diagram assistive aids.
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Identify any mathematical symbology at play, and learn what it means and how it works.
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Identify where simplest-first approaches dictate that educators rethink the math curriculum, especially in middle school.
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Discuss the evolution of math tools, starting with the abacus. Discuss time, space and money.
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Calculations
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Manipulations
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Graphing
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Diagramming
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Geometry
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Algebra
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Trigonometry
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Calculus
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The 'Calculation Six-Pack': Three Pairs of Complementary Operators
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- Each of these symbols map to English terms (like sum) and other equivalent symbols!
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Clarify the many STEM courses which depend upon secondary school math skills.
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Physics => Engineering --E
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Chemistry => Materials Engineering + Healthcare --E
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Biology => Healthcare --E
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Color + Sound + Labs => Arts --E
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Engineering => Technology --E
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Logic => Law + Policy Management
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Mandatory prerequisites are 'ladders of dependency'.
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Ensure students are using free google web apps securely.
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Learn to use wikipedia as a reference for maths, science and technology.
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Consider how math equations can be shared on web pages.
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Reference some translated math terminology to spanish or any other written language, and find a math pen pal.
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Identify how to read a course syllabus, devise lines of inquiry, and engage faculty.
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Integrate music staff notation into graphing concepts.
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We start learning to use google web apps and github.com web page documentation tools.
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Discuss music, arts, chess, etc...
