Mathnasium training (Videos) Exam
Questions with correct Answers
Learning Center Basics - -...
-What are the three components of the Mathnasium Method? - -- 10 Rules of
Engagement
- Curriculum Icons
- Mathnasium Vocabulary
-What are the 10 Mathnasium Rules of Engagement? - -1) Use the
Mathnasium Teaching Constructs. Use the Teaching Icons as guides
2) Do not repeat inefficient explanations
3) Reteach concepts if a student is struggling. Extend knowledge back to the
point at which they were
4) Praise, encourage, and criticize
5) Use Socratic Questioning when it's appropriate. Use Direct Teaching when
it's appropriate
6) Use Mathnasium vocabulary because it makes sense. Avoid confusing
nomenclature
7) Use manipulatives and Desk Tools when appropriate to clarify and
reinforce concepts visually.
8) Enable students to achieve metacognition, an awareness of one's own
thinking process.
9) Require students to use mental math to enhance numerical fluency and
limit reliance on pencil and paper
10) Master Team Teaching.
-List and quickly summarize all key icons: - -Quantity, Denomination, and
the Law of SAMEness: Tells instructor to teach what is in the name
Manipulatives: Instructor should use manipulatives to help student
Bypass Page:
Proof Bypass Page:
Thinking in 10s: Instructor should use thinking in 10s strategy
Draw a picture
Wholes and Parts: When ascepts of wholes and parts need to be emphasized
Complements: Whole minus part should be used to solve the problem
, Proportional thinking: This should be used while doing the work
Direct Teaching
Point out a Pattern: Student/Instructor should point out what being repeated
in a set of problems
Extending Knowledge: Instructor has opportunity to extend knowledge
Place Value: Instructor should think of place value when teaching student
Doubling: Should be used to solve the problem
Mental Math
Desk tools
Counting
Grouping: Grouping strategy can be used for work
Use a calculator
Socratic Questioning
-What does team teaching consist of? - -1) Engage students at strategic
moments
2) Interact based on student's needs
3) Disengages, leaving student with appropriate task
4) Walks around observing when not instructing
-Name and describe the steps of team teaching - -1) Rotate and read the
floor:
- Watch for student indicators: Asking for help, staring off into space,
distracted, talkative, not working, working on a page for a long time
- Instruct multiple students, reactive and proactive engagements, 6
interactions per student, 3:1-4:1 ratio
Team communication
- When student doesn't get explanation, partially or completely corrected
work, sensitive needs, when unattended students need help
- Center Director should be told about behavioral problems, performance in
school, need extra practice
2) Initial Engagement:
- Record information for workout plan
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