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Numeracy to Algebra

Sundays 8 - 9 AM EST

by Prof. Mahesh Sharma

Mastery of Basic Skills in Reading and Math Results in Independent Learners

The Parallels of Math and Reading instruction: Students must master the basics of mathematics and reading to work productively. Teachers are more familiar with prerequisite reading skills like phonics, spelling and syllabification rules, but most lack deep understanding and confidence in prerequisite math skills. Professor Sharma discusses the relationship between basic skills and independent learning.

Introducing the number 5 with Visual Cluster Cards and Cuisinaire Rods

Topics: 5, quantity, symbol, Visual Cluster Cards, Cuisenaire Rods, 4 sight facts of 5, composition, decomposition, and recomposition, commutative property of addition; counting vs. recognition.

Best Tools for Acquiring Number Sense

Topics: Number Concept or Number Sense, or Subitizing is the innate ability to recognize quantity; generalize to recognize visual clusters to 10; visual and mental decomposition and recomposition of clusters of objects into smaller chunks; Visual Cluster Cards, Cuisinaire Rods, Sight Facts addition and subtraction equations (combinations of quantities that sum to a number); counting vs. recognition; Concrete -> Pictorial -> Visualization -> Abstract.

Math Sight Facts

Unlocking Dyscalculia podcast: Learn to master sight facts.

On Math Assessments

Dyscalculia Network: Professor Sharma discusses what he uses to assess math performance and why.

Robert Jennings interviews Professor Mahesh Sharma about the definition of dyscalculia.

Dyscalculia Defined

Dyscalculia Interest and Solutions

Professor Mahesh Sharma discusses how he became involved in math teaching and dyscalculia.

10th National Conference on Mathematics Education (12/22/2021) Keynote Address

Professor Mahesh Sharma gives the keynote address at the 10th National Conference on Mathematics Education in Mysuru, India