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Upping Our Math GameOutreach, Exhibits and So Much More
Let’s Do Some Math!
Mathemania!Natalie Bortoli
V.P. Programming & Experience Development
Goals of MathemaniaProgramming at CCM
•To enhance children’s math development
•To enhance visitors’ positive associations with math learning
•To raise capacity among our staff
Funding from McCormick Tribune
Math Initiative Elements
Based on our Playing With Numbers educator curriculum:
•9 Math-Focused Floor Programs
•Exhibit Self-Guide Cards: Make Your Visit Count!
•Parent/Caregiver Handout
•Training for Our Staff
How Young Children Approach Math
“Mathematical experiences for young children
should build largely upon their play and the
natural relationships between learning…and
their daily activities, interests and questions.”
-Douglas H. Clements, Ph.D, Early Childhood Today
Observable Math Skillsin Young Children
1. Classifying objects
2. Counting and developing number sense
3. Composing and decomposing numbers
4. Describing relationships between objects
5. Recognizing shapes; spatial reasoning
6. Describing the steps taken in reaching a conclusion (metacognition and problem-solving)
Math is all around you
at Chicago Children's
Museum. Discover
playful everyday math
in our exhibits and
programs. Surprise
yourself with how much
fun math can be!
• Multiple programs with flexibility to deliver individually or as stations
• Programs have varying levels of complexity
• One broad description for all programs
• Programs are “dealer’s choice,” decided by daily supervisor and facilitators based on audience
A Menu of Math Programs
1. Hammertime 6 mo.—4 years
2. Read Aloud 2-6 years
3. Shape of the Day 3-10 years
4. Make a Pattern 3-10 years
5. Counting Book 3—10 years
6. Fraction Action Pizzeria 4—10 years
7. Tangrams 3—10 years
8. Bar Graph All ages
9. Estimation Station 3—10 years
Purple=Good for Group Visitors
Hammertime!
Shape of the Day Pictures
Make a Pattern
Counting Book
Fraction-Action Pizzeria
Tangram Puzzles
Big Bar Graph
Estimation Station
Math Story Read-Aloud
Exhibit Cards: Make Your Visit Count!
Take-Home Piece for Parents/Caregivers
Staff TrainingTraining focuses on Observable Math Skills:
• Where do you see these happening in our exhibits?
Staff try out programs firsthand and discuss:
• How do these programs support children’s math play?
• How can I support and extend the learning?
www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Early Math Professional Development & Programming
Early Math Initiative Objectives
Childcare Providers
Foster a positive change in
attitudes and beliefs of early
math concepts in their programs.
Transfer skills learned through
the EMI into other informal
learning environments.
Childcare Program Components
• 3 Professional Development Workshops designed around “Big Ideas” of Sets, Patterns, Measurement, Spatial Relationships, and Shape.
• Classroom resources (children’s story books, manipulatives, lesson plans).
Childcare Program Components
• Activities for families
• Education Specialist visit site to conduct activity with children
• Field Trip to museum, hands-on workshop for children
(cover transportation and admission fees)
Math Exhibits Guide
Math Exhibits Guide
Childcare Directors Foster a positive change in attitudes
and beliefs of early math concepts
within childcare learning
environment.
Coaching and mentor support for
staff development on
implementation of early math into
classrooms.
McCormick Math @ Museums Initiative Objectives
Director Program Components
• 5 Professional Development Workshops designed around “Big Ideas” of Sets, Number Sense, Counting, Measurement, and Shape
• Individual Learning/ Self Reflection Assignments
• Coaching/ Mentor Strategies• Classroom resources (children’s story
books, manipulatives, lesson plans• Activities for families
Director Program Components
• 5 Professional Development Workshops designed around Early Math Big Ideas of Sets, Number Sense, Counting, Measurement, and Shape.
• Individual Learning/ Self Reflection Assignments
Director Program Components
• Coaching/ Mentor Strategies
• Classroom resources (children’s story books, manipulatives, lesson plans).
• Activities for families
Math Counts Program
Sets, Number Sense, Counting, Shape, Measurement, Spatial Relationships, Patterns
Math Focused Field Trips
Measure It!• Discover and explore how your body can be used as a measuring tool.
• Use comparisons to explore measurement
• Investigate and identify objects by their shape, size, color texture and pattern
• Learn how to make “fair” comparisons by using a variety of materials
• Identify attributes to make comparisons
• Appropriate for Grades: PK, KMeets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards : 7.A, 7.B, 7.CMeets Common Core State Standards: MP.1, MP.3, MP.4, MP.5, MP.6
Math Focused Field Trips
Water Investigations
• Investigate various tools and methods to move water.• Test materials and methods to move water by comparing and contrasting various
tools including pipettes, basters and sponges.• Graph and chart data sets.• Plan, construct and test a pipeline to move water from one location to another.• Experiment with water flow by molding sand to create streams, rivers, lakes, and
dams.• Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1, 2, 3
Meets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: 10.A, 10.B, 10.C, 11.A, 13.B
• Related exhibit:• Water Works• Focus:• Math• Science
Early Math Big Ideas“Big Idea” Concepts must meet 3 criteria
(Clements and Sarama 2009)
• Mathematically central and coherent
• Consistent with children’s thinking
• Generative of future learning
Let’s Do Math!
SUBITIZING
THE DOSEUM
• Located in San Antonio,
TX
• Open since June 5th,
2015
• 104,000 sq. ft. overall
• 36,000 sq. ft. outdoor
space
• Formerly the San Antonio
Children’s Museum
• Blend of science center
and children’s museum
• STEM focus
MATH IN THE SUMMER
MATH MOVES MATHLETICS
MATHLETICS SUMMER CHALLENGE
GET MEDALS!
OUTREACH
• 6,700 kids reached
• Community Centers, Parks & Rec, YMCA Camps
IN ACTION!
• 2,120 kids earned at least one medal
• 525 kids earned all 5 medals
• Summer Do’Lympics
YOUR TURN!
Early Math Matters
Our Mission
The DuPage Children’s Museum ignites the
potential of all children to learn through hands-on
exploration by integrating art, math, and science.
Approaches to Supporting Early Math Learning
• Exhibit evaluation and design• Staff Training
• Professional Development• Caregiver Support
Everywhere Math!
Math Moments
Any Questions???