Author: kristink

Intuitive	Start with what students already know.	How much?
Concrete	Use manipulatives to demonstrate the concept.	These are the same. / =
Pictoral	Help students / recognize a graphic depiction of the / concept.	How much? / $_____
Abstract	Start using the numbers and / symbols that / represent the / concept.	How much? / 4 quarters = $_____ / How many quarters? / $1.75 = ___ quarters
Application	Use the concept for a real-life situation.
Communication	Students can communicate in the L2 at the / abstract and / application levels.	A: How much is bus fare? / B: Bus fare is $2.50. / A: 25¢, 50¢, . . .$2.25, $2.50. Here you go. / B: Thank you.

Transit Fares
Zone	Adult	Children
1	$2.50	$1.75

Levels of Knowing Math 2013

Adapted from: Mahesh C. Sharma Kristin Klas, Kristin Perry