PASS
PASS used to be our version of the Oklahoma Academic Standards. However, PASS stopped being our standards in 2016. Our standards have changed significantly since then, and those resources don't align with our new standards.
I know some of you still have some resources that you love, but if the resource is listed as PASS aligned, it's time to retire that resource. If you have any resources that say PASS, it's time to recycle.
Fluency Across Grades
Fostering mathematical reasoning is a critical component of academic efficiency, accuracy, and confidence throughout all grades. Whether students are learning basic facts or fractions, fluency is a critical component to helping students build and retain automaticity.
During this free, professional development webinar, Jennifer Bay-Williams will provide engaging strategies for building fluency in PreK through Algebra.
In one hour, you will learn:
- How fluency looks across the grades
- Essential basic fact strategies for addition and multiplication
- Significant reasoning strategies beyond basic facts for whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Building and Sustaining A Visible Learning Classroom - April 15
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With over 350 influences, the Visible Learning database can be overwhelming to us as we attempt to translate the research into reality for our schools and classrooms. This webinar breaks through that challenge by unpacking the core concepts, essential elements, and powerful pathways to foster, nurture, and sustain great teaching and learning, not by chance, but by design.
What Works Best in a Mathematics Classroom - May 6
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Join us for a free webinar with bestselling authors John Almarode, Kateri Thunder, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Michelle Shin as they take a look at the latest research on what works best in the teaching and learning of mathematics and translate it into promising practices. Attendees will learn:
• How to design and implement quality mathematics learning experiences
• The latest research on what works best in mathematics instruction
Flexible Strategies within 100 - April 18
Second grade and third grade focus is on building number sense around mentally adding and subtracting prior to learning the algorithm in fourth grade. Join us to unpack key mental math strategies and materials to make the math visible and accessible.
April 18th 4:30 pm
Assessments: A Driver for Learning
Presented by Dylan Wiliam
Date: Monday, June 03, 2024 - 3:30PM PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Presented by Dylan Wiliam
Assessment is the link between teaching and learning. As such, assessment should be part of every lesson that teachers plan as we should always be asking, “How do I know my students are learning?” In this webinar author Dylan Wiliam will explore why and how we assess and discuss several tools that educators can use to collect better evidence so they can make better decisions and ensure better learning for students.
Engaging Math Problem Solving Through Data-Driven Instruction - April 30
Discover how to transform your math classrooms into hubs of engaging learners. This edWebinar is focused on empowering students to improve their problem-solving skills and foster meaningful mathematical discourse. The presenters will share strategies to enhance student achievement through data-driven instruction in an interactive classroom environment, leading to deeper understanding and learning.
This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
Kinder - Make Me Ten
Materials:
- Numeral Cards 0-10
- 10 -Frame
- Tiles for 10 Frame
Procedure:
- Student will draw a card from the pile.
- Student will create that number on the 10-frame.
- Student will call out the number needed to make 10.
Ex:
Student pulls a 4.
Student will create 4 on the 10-frame and call out 6 to make 10.
1st Grade - 10 More/Ten Less
Materials:
- 1 – 100 Chart
- 1- 100 cards (index cards work well)
- Colored tiles (beans, macaroni, etc.)
Procedure:
- Each student chooses a color tile to represent them.
- Using the – 100 cards, the student will draw a number from the stack.
- The students will find their number on the 100 chart and find 10 more and 10 less.
- They will put their respective pieces on the 10 more and 10 less.
- The game continues until time is called. Each student will count their pieces.
- Students can stack on top of each other if a number is used more than once or you can make the rule that once it’s covered it is out of play.
1st/2nd - Who Am I?
Materials:
- 1-100 chart (2nd grade option: larger number charts)
- Dry erase markers
- Page protector
Procedure:
- Student A will pick a number from the chart being used and will write that number on a piece of paper.
- This will NOT be shown to anyone else yet.
- Student B will ask a series of Yes/No questions to guess the number.
- Student B will mark out numbers that do not fit the answers until they find the correct answer.
Examples of possible questions:
Is it odd?
Is it even?
Is it in the twenties?
Is it 2 –digits?
Does it have an even number in the tens?
Is it greater than 50?
Multiplication - Tic-Tac-Products (3rd & 4th)
Materials:
- 2 colors of markers (tiles, beans, macaroni, etc.)
- Game Sheet (Factors 0 -10 side and factors 3-12 side)
Procedures:
- Player 1 and Player 2 each select one of the numbers, 1-10 at the bottom of the page and places one of the markers on that addend.
- Player 1 may move only one of factor markers to a different factor. Player 1 then places a marker on the grid covering the product of the two factors.
- Player 2 may move only one factor marker at the bottom of the page, 1-10 . Player 2 makes a new product and covers it on the grid. The markers can be placed on the same numbers, 1-10. For example, two markers on 9 since 9 x 9 = 81.
- Players alternate moving one factor marker at a time and continue placing their markers until a player has marked four products in a row. After the game players should discuss their strategies.
Grid Games (5th & 6th)
- Coordinate Grid Print Out
- Deck of Cards
- Dice (Optional)
- Colored markers for each player
Procedure:
- Shuffle the cards and place them face down in two equal piles.
- One pile will be the “X” pile and the other the “Y” pile.
- Player 1 draws a card from each pile, locates that point on the graph, and puts their marker on that point.
- Player 2 repeats.
- The first with 3 in a row wins. (Vertical, horizontal, or diagonal)
Options:
- 5th grade: all positive numbers; use quadrant 1 only.
- 6th grade: Black cards are positive, and red are negative; use the full coordinate grid.
- If a player’s piece is already taking the spot, the other player can remove it if it is drawn again.
Percent, Decimal, and Fraction (6th)
Materials:
- 100 Chart (for each player)
- Percent cube
- Decimal cube
- Fraction cube
- (Make the cubes from blank 1-inch cubes)
Procedure:
- Each student has a 10 x 10 blank 100 Chart.
- Each student rolls all 3 dice.
- Student chooses which die is best for them.
- The goal is to have ALL your squares filled first.
- Students must have EXACTLY 100 squares filled – no over or under.
Numbers on the cubes:
Percent: 1 %, 16%, 10%, 25%, 24%, 8%
Fraction: 4/100, 15/100, ¼, 1/5, 3/10, 1/10, 2/25
Decimal: .05, .19, .20, .24, .30, .02
Fly Swatter Math
Materials:
- Markers
- White Paper
- Fly Swatter
- Tape
Procedures:
1. On the piece of paper, write numbers randomly and scatter the numbers.
2. Decide what your focus will be (recognizing numerals, counting on, sum, difference, skip counting, odd.even)
3. Tape the paper on the wall.
4. Give a student the flyswatter and ask a questions.
5. Let the student SLAP the answer.
Option:
You can have more than one student with a fly swatter at at time.
Possible questions;
- Can you find the number 4?
- Can you find a number that we say when we skip count by 5s?
- Can you find an even number?
- Can you find a number more than 10?
- Can you find a number that is 1 more than 7?
- Can you find a number that is 10 more than 18?
Target Toss
Materials:
- Target board
- Target Toss Recording sheet
Here’s a way to get your kids moving AND graphing all at once… but don’t worry… they are very little and quiet movements! Students get with a partner. They each toss a pom onto the Target board. Students draw tally marks to show the colors that they landed on. Then, students analyze the data of their tosses.
Jumps to the Facts
Lay out a grid like the one shown that has the answers to whatever set of math flash cards you’re currently working with. (This teacher used masking tape; you could also do sidewalk chalk on the playground.) Two players face off, one on each side of the board. Show the flash card, and kids race to be the first to jump to the correct square with both feet inside the lines. Get all the rules at the link below.
Tall Cat Keeps Track (PK -1st)
The main character is an alley cat who loves to tally, named Tally McNally. Throughout the book, there are a ton of silly contests in his town, such as who wins the most races, who is tallest, who can climb the most trees, etc. No matter what the contest is, Tally is somehow always the winner.
Then one rainy day, when competing in the “wettest cat” contest, Tally McNally gets in a bit of trouble and it’s up to his friends to save him!
This is a silly story that will have your students on the edge of their seat while gaining exposure to the concept of tally marks.
Bart's Amazing Charts (2nd - 3rd)
Introduces young readers to the concept of charts and graphs as young Bart sets out to make an impressive presentation to his class about his favorite things.
“If you can count it, measure it, or sort it, you can make a chart.” There are several chart examples included like bar graphs and pictographs, and at the end of the book, there are five additional pages of questions and activities related to the charts in the story. This is a nice math resource for any primary or elementary classroom, even though it is written on a first grade level.
Tiger Math (4th - 6th)
The book, Tiger Math, is another great non-fiction book that uses real life examples of tigers to teach kids about graphs and data. The storyline follows a group of researchers studying tigers in the wild. Throughout the book, the characters collect data on the tigers, such as their weight, length, and age.
They use this information to create different types of graphs such as line plots and bar graphs. This book introduces concepts such as estimation and prediction, as the researchers use their data to make informed predictions about the tigers’ behavior. It also includes examples of comparing data, such as when the researchers compare the weight of two tigers and how that would be represented visually on a graph.
Francis Technology Center
Summer Quest at Francis Tuttle is a great opportunity for students ages 11-15 to enjoy fun, engaging, hands-on classes. Participants can take multiple classes throughout June, exploring everything from cooking to engineering and everything in between. Enrollment opens April 2.
June 4-28, price varies
P: 405-717-4900
Hey Day
HeyDay’s summer camp for kids ages 6-12 will enjoy STEM focused learning activities, games, movies, healthy snacks, crafts and more. Lunch is included for all campers. A late pick-up option, from 4pm-5pm, will be available for an extra $25.
3 Sessions: June 10-13, June 24-27, and July 15-18
Price: Full week of Camp - $250, Single Day of camp - $65
P: 405-310-3500
Email: carson@heydayfun.com
Rose State Kids College
At Rose State’s Kids College and Teen Scene, kids in grades K-9 can explore a variety of topics including STEAM, aerospace, video game design, sports and more. With 154 classes spanning eight weeks, students enjoy small class sizes with certified teachers. Registration is a la carte by class, by the week or the whole summer.
Email: kidscollege@rose.edu
OCCC College for Kids
College for Kids is a 7-week summer camp that offers a variety of classes. Course options include science, technology, engineering, art, math, cooking, music, language, fitness, gardening and more. College for Kids is open to students entering 1st-8th grades in the Fall 2024 school year. Enrollment opens Monday, April 22 at 9 a.m.
May 28-July 19
Full days: $170/week. Half days: $85/week. Before and after care available.
P: 405-682-1611 x 7205
Email: Kristi.l.carlucci@occc.edu
B-Sew Inn
At B-Sew Inn’s Project Sew Summer Camp, kids ages 9-16 will learn to make a Monogrammed Tote Bag (a flat bottom tote bag with an embroidered patch pocket), a Quilted Sunglasses Case (a herringboned pieced and quilted pouch for your sunglasses), and a Water Bottle Holder (a zippered bag for your water bottle, complete with a strap for easy carrying) fabric will vary by location.
Camp Fee of $299 includes Starter Sewing Kit, printed instructions and fabric kits & supplies PLUS upon completion of camp each participant will receive a sewing machine, valued at $199.
Stores will offer 2 sessions per week. A morning session from 9 a.m. – noon, as well as an afternoon session from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
P: 405-680-9100
Email: oklahomacity@bsewinn.com
Camp Canterbury
Camp Canterbury is a week-long camp for children in grades 2-8 who love to sing! Students are taught by seasoned music professionals and receive instruction in developing vocal artistry, good choral techniques and music literacy. In addition to choir, students can explore folk dancing, ukulele and more. A performance will be held on the last day of camp.
June 3-7, $225; Before and after care $50
Tuition assistance available. Cost includes camp, t-shirt and daily snack.
P: 405-232-7464
Email: sing@canterburyokc.com
Camp DaKaNi
Experience the wonder, challenges and self-discovery that can only be found outdoors. Running Monday through Friday, Camp DaKaNi is a day camp in OKC for campers ages 5-17.
Scholarships available.
P: 405-478-5646
Email: info@campfirehok.org
Camp Invention
Inspire your child’s creativity and confidence with the all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll design their own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show. Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer.
Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Camps start at $270. Use promo code LOCAL25 by 3/27 to save $25.
Camp Invention: Illuminate
June 10 - June 14 at Bloom Academy (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
June 10 - June 14 at Yukon High School (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
June 17 - June 21 at Choctaw Middle School (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
July 1 - July 5 at Wilson Elementary School (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
July 8 - July 12 at Mustang Trails Elementary School (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
P: 800-968-4332
Email: campinvention@invent.org
iCode
iCode summer camps for ages 6-18 are action-packed and in-depth, offering challenges that are suitable for tech enthusiasts to creative geniuses. Utilizing the latest technologies, iCode camps are designed to be fun, spark curiosity and deepen a passion for technology. Each day you're guaranteed to learn something adventurous and new!
Available May through August, camps are $425 per week and run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enroll today!
iCode is a family-friendly computer science educational facility for kids in grades K-12. As a technology and coding school, they equip children with the tools for success in today’s information-driven world. Immersing kids in real-world problems enhances understanding of math and science. This approach is effective in developing skills in logical analysis, creativity and problem solving – skills that will help kids at school and in any future career.
P: 405-757-0500
Email: edmond111@icodeschool.com
