What are the 3 components of the Mathnasium Method? - ANSWER - 10 Rules of
Engagement
- Curriculum Icons
- Mathnasium Vocabulary
What are the 10 Mathnasium Rules of Engagement? - ANSWER 1) Utilize the Mathnasium
Teaching Constructs. Utilize the Teaching Icons as guides
2) Do not use inefficient explanations more than once
3) Reteach a concept if a student does not grasp it. Extend knowledge back to the point
at which they were
4) Praise, encourage and criticize
5) Employ Socratic Questioning when it is appropriate. Employ Direct Teaching when it
is appropriate
6) Utilize Mathnasium nomenclature because it makes sense. Avoid confusing
nomenclature
7) Use manipulatives and Desk Tools when appropriate in order to solidify and illustrate
concepts visually.
8) Allow students to reach metacognition: an awareness of one's own thought process.
9) Tell students to do mental computation to practice numerical fluency and not rely on
pencil and paper
10) Team Teach
List and briefly explain all special icons: - ANSWER Quantity, Denomination, and the Law
of SAMEness: Reminds teacher to teach what title says
Manipulatives: Teacher should use manipulatives to help student
Bypass Page:
, Proof Bypass Page:
Thinking in 10s: Teacher should use thinking in 10s strategy
Draw a picture
Wholes and Parts: When wholes and parts need to be emphasized in aspects
Complements : Whole minus part should be used to solve the problem
Proportional thinking: Should be used while doing the work
Direct Teaching
Identify a Pattern: the student/ instructor should identify what is being reproduced 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
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