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Words of Wisdom

"In any right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs." (a²+b²=c²)
- Greek mathematician Pythagoras (Pythagorean theorem)

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Access the links below for mathematics diagnostic intervention resources.


Mathematics Intervention Teacher Documents (Updated Aug. 11, 2008)	Kentucky Department of Education Documents (Updated July 14, 2008)	Websites (Updated Feb. 11, 2008)	Professional Reading Materials (Updated April 2, 2008)	Other KCM Developed Resources (Updated Feb. 18, 2008)

Mathematics Intervention
Teacher Documents

	Dates of Revision
.doc – Preliminary 2008/2009 Centra Meeting Schedule. Finalized schedule will be posted soon.	Aug. 11, 2008
.pdf – Use this form to submit your MIT identification number and signed release to the KCM.	Aug. 4, 2008
.xls – Mathematics Achievement Fund Expense Record, based on Scotty Bratcher’s shared file design and suggested by Linda Montgomery as a handy, optional tool for keeping track of the MAF expense detail.	Aug. 4, 2008
.doc – Peer visit guidelines and reflection form for Level 3 MITs. Thanks to Kris Jarboe who made substantial contributions to the creation of this document.	Aug. 1, 2008
.doc – Consent form for round 1 MAF schools: Use with families of students who will receive intervention and will not need to take Terra Nova in the fall of 2008.	July 31, 2008
.doc – Consent form for round 2 and round 3 MAF schools: Use with families of students who have been assigned to intervention to get permission for intervention treatment and Terra Nova testing.	July 31, 2008
.doc – Consent form for Math Recovery and Terra Nova testing: Use with families of students in your intervention pool, including control students and potential intervention students, to get permission for Terra Nova and Math Recovery interviews.	July 31, 2008
.doc – Consent form for Terra Nova testing: Use with families of students in your intervention pool, including control students and/or potential intervention students, to get permission for Terra Nova testing only.	July 31, 2008
.pdf – Terra Nova Testing Guidelines	July 25, 2008
.pdf – Terra Nova Testing Plan	July 25, 2008
.doc or .pdf – MIT Handbook	July 14, 2008
.xls – Dates of Record: All MITs need to submit to Rachel Thomas (arnoldr2@nku.edu) an updated DOR in September, January and May (this includes MITs from round 1 MAF schools, even though the Terra Nova testing date may remain blank for 08/09 intervention students). Previous intervention and comparison student ID #’s from 06/07 and 07/08 will be sent to MITs from round 1 and round 2 MAF schools in early spring 2009.	July 14, 2008
.pdf – MIT Sustained Professional Learning Framework for 2008/2009	July 14, 2008
.xls – Number Worlds Implementation Guide	March 5, 2008
.doc – Optional template & instructions for MIT email signature	Feb. 18, 2008
.doc – Permission Form Documentation	Oct. 22, 2007
.pdf – Sample Schedules	March 27, 2007

See the KCM Forum for copyrighted documents such as Fox Adds Up Records and Math Recovery Forms

Kentucky Department of
Education Documents

	Dates of Revision
Kentucky Department of Education Grant Evaluation Report Details .doc – Review the Kentucky Department of Education grant regulations on the past Mathematics Achievement Fund Request for Application (RFAMAF09) .doc – Review the Mathematics Achievement Fund application answers from the Kentucky Department of Education (FAQ for MAF09) .doc – Access the MAF 08/09 Budget Form .pdf or .doc – Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) Mid-Year 2006-2007 Evaluation Report .pdf or .doc – Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) End-of-Year 2006-2007 Evaluation Report	July 14, 2008
Mathematics Achievement Fund .doc – Review the Kentucky Department of Education grant regulations on the past Mathematics Achievement Fund Request for Application	Feb 27, 2006

WEBSITES

MIT Created Websites - updated February 11, 2008
- web – Selisa Adams
- web – Julie Dunn
- web – DeAnn Gibson
- web – Libby Horn
- web – Karrie Irons
- web – Stan Wood
- web – Amanda Wurtman
web and web – 100 Chart Splat
Students can splat paint onto the hundreds chart using these interactive websites. The first link has a 1-100 chart with all number shown and the second link has a 1-100 chart with all the numbers hidden. Teacher prompts might include finding numerals, shading multiples, before/after, above/below, ten more or less, 1 more or less, etc…
web – Count Me In Too
Here are virtual manipulatives from the Australian version of Add+Vantage Math Recovery, “Count Me In Too.” The games and activities include a numeral track, ten frames, domino patterns, array patterns, abacus, arrow cards, etc….
web – Freudenthal Institute
These are JAVA applets from the Freudenthal Institute that involve subitizing (development of internalized quantity images) fingers, dice, 10 bead rack, 20 bead rack, eggs (European count of 10 in a pack), and money. The top row of applets allows you to set the flashing time and the lower row of applets allows you to set the time limit of getting 10 correct. Although the words are Dutch, the applets are universally user-friendly.
web – ict games - posted August 27, 2007
This site has early numeracy games by James Barrett, including topics for ordering, counting, time, bridging through ten, comparing, addition, subtraction, place value, multiplication, division, doubles, and more.
web – Rainforest Maths - posted August 14, 2007
Hundreds of exciting, interactive math activities for grades K—6 in all strands.

Professional Reading Materials

Title	Author	Format	Date Posted
web – How Students Learn: Mathematics in the Classroom	Edited by M. Suzanne Donovan and John D. Bransford	Full Text	April 2, 2008
web – *School Readiness and Student Achievement*	Greg J. Duncan, Chatelle J. Dowsett, Amy Clasessens, et. al.	Full Text	Feb. 26, 2008
web – How to use a MathRack?	Angela G. Andrews	Full Text	Jan. 29, 2008
web – Classics in Mathematics Education Research	Edited by Thomas P. Carpenter, John A. Dossey, and Julie L. Koehler	Purchase Info	Jan. 11, 2008
web – Effective Teaching for the Development of Skill and Conceptual Understanding of Number: What is Most Effective?	NCTM Research Brief by James Hiebert and Douglas A. Grouws, Judith Reed Series Editor	Full Text	Jan. 4, 2008
web – Intervention Articles, abstracts on intervention practice and research organized by grade bands	NCTM Journals	Abstracts (full text for members)	Jan 11, 2008
web – Intervention Resources, including information for creating or selecting intervention programs	NCTM	Full text	Jan 11, 2008
web – Nine Ways to Catch Kids Up; How do we help floundering students who lack basic math concepts? Discussion Guide	Marilyn Burns	Full text	Dec. 6, 2007
web – *Reasoning with the Rekenrek*	Angela Giglio and Diane Cushing Liesen	Purchase Info	Dec. 11, 2007
web – *Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics, Grades K—3*	John A. Van de Walle	Purchase Info	Dec. 11, 2007

Other KCM Developed Resources

	Dates of Revision
English:Spanish and Spanish:English math vocabulary translations .pdf – Grade K .pdf – Grade 4 .pdf – Grade 1 .pdf – Grade 5 .pdf – Grade 2 .pdf – Grade 6 .pdf – Grade 3	Feb. 18, 2008
.doc – Considerations for Selecting a K-12 Supplemental Mathematics Diagnostic Intervention Program - This document, created by the KCM, provides suggestions and questions for any K-12 schools to use when thinking about the best choice for a mathematics diagnostic intervention program.	Jan. 30, 2008
.pdf – Assessment List - Teachers and Administrators developing an assessment plan may wish to review this comprehensive Excel spreadsheet listing of assessment instruments	Nov 13, 2007
.pdf – Development of Literacy and Numeracy Comparison Chart -This chart may provide a useful discussion tool for improving early mathematics instruction by generating awareness of the developmental progression in numeracy, similar to the more familiar development of literacy.	Oct. 25, 2007
.pdf or .xls – Games Chart showing the possible applications/modifications of nine commercial board games for teaching early numeracy. This chart was compiled from participant input during the 2007 Math Recovery Conference, Games on Stage! session presented by Sherri Calcagno and Amy Kahn.	April 26, 2007
.doc – Family Survey – Teachers may use this survey to get information from parents about their child's attitudes toward mathematics and his/her basic skill development	Dec 5, 2006