TenMarks is an online math
program that the district is using to strengthen math knowledge and skills. It provides
personalized math practice and enrichment lessons. Mrs. Rachel Manjarres, our
district math coach, came into our classroom for three consecutive days last
week to teach students the many features of the program.
We began by observing the
areas we will start to use. The teachers put in assignments for the students
following the Common Core math curriculum. If students are having difficulty, there are hints and videos to help
students work through solving the problems. If a student needs more help, a
targeted intervention is automatically delivered to remediate learning.
Another section has Jam
Sessions where the students practice fact like problems. We investigated a jam
session on the third day. Success is awarded with points earned. Students use
their points in TenMarket to buy games that further reinforce math concepts. It
was fun to watch the students' excitement as they scored points while 'workin' and 'jammin!' This program is a tool that will be used during
our guided math groups to individualize instruction for all types of learners.
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