Welcome to the asynchronous module, Why New Math? and Early Numeracy. At your own pace, read through the materials, watch the short video clips, and make sense of the pictures. This module is approximately one hour in length and can be completed in one sitting or in smaller parts. When you have completed the module, click the link to the questionnaire at the bottom of this page. After successfully submitting the questionnaire, your contact hour certificate will automatically be emailed to the address provided in the questionnaire. If you should have any questions about this process or the content in this module, please contact Jen Robitaille at jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov.
Introductory Video - Why is Early Numeracy Important?
Related Resources
- MOOSE Foundational Skills Module for Families and Teachers - Progressions of learning and ideas to support the areas of math, literacy, motor development, and approaches to learning. The focus of this module is approximately ages 3 to 9.
- Learning Trajectories Website - Create a free account and get access to learning trajectories in all areas of mathematics. The focus of these trajectories is birth through approximately grade 3.
Why New Math? - Conceptual Versus Procedural Knowledge
Attitude Matters
How many times have you heard "I'm not a math person." or "I was never good at math."? We hear it all the time and so do our students and children. We don't typically hear people say they are not a reading person, and in fact, it would seem strange. Let's not make it socially acceptable to say "I'm not a math person." The attitude we share about math gets passed on to our students and children. Maybe we don't feel confident about mathematics concepts because we were taught differently. We can learn together but it starts with a growth mindset.
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." ~ Maya Angelou
Progression of Early Number and Counting
Subitizing - What is it and how can I teach it?
Try It in Your Classroom
How to Use Subitizing Website - Variety of strategies for using and practicing subitizing in your classroom. This website breaks down strategies into PK-Grade 2 and Grades 3-5.
To learn more about the progression of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division strategies or to find other mathematics education learning modules, visit the Mathematics Professional Learning page.
When you have completed the module, please complete the questionnaire to receive your contact hour certificate.
If you have questions or need support, please contact Jen Robitaille at jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov.