Part 3: Innovations in Professional Growth

Public Education and Webcasting in BC:
October, 2005 to May, 2006

Welcome to the Ministry of Education
Presentation Launch Page
Mathematics as a Teachable Moment: Part 1
With Trevor Calkins, January 12, 2006
INTRODUCTION: : This interactive webcast on intermediate mathematics teaching and learning is intended to support your professional growth over time and has been archived for viewing and re-viewing.
  • The webcast has been divided into 8 segments. You can also view the entire webcast at once.
  • PDF files are linked for downloading and printing to support Trevor's strategies and tools.
  • Live audiences participated in the real-time webcast at sites across British Columbia.
  • The best way to use this archived webcast is with a partner, or a group of colleagues, students and/or parents.
  • For maximum benefit from this webcast, please take the time to respond to the prompts that are part of each section. When you do this, be sure to "PAUSE" the webcast. (If you press "stop", the PowerPoint slide sequencing will be lost.)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: This webcast is designed for a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels. If your present resolution is smaller than that, you may need to increase your screen resolution before watching this webcast. Click here for more information on tech requirements.
In addition, your computer will need to meet the following system requirements:
  • Operating Systems: Windows™ (95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP), Mac® OS X or later
  • Processor: Pentium® 166 or greater, PowerPC™ (200 MHz or faster)
  • Video: 256-colour video card (minimum)
  • Sound: sound card, speakers (minimum)
  • Internet: 28.8kbps, 56.6kbps modem (low frame rate video or audio-only streams); hi-speed modems (motion video)
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer™ 4.0 or Netscape® 4.5, or higher, Java-enabled browser.
  • Test your system to see if you have what you need: Click here for system test
WRITTEN MATERIALS:  : Before beginning the webcast, please read the Guide to the Mathematics as Teachable Moments Webcast document to make sure you have the necessary material to be used by participants during the webcast. The resources listed below are for use by teachers as they implement Trevor's strategies, and are mentioned in the webcast. It is not necessary to print them for archive viewing.
  1. Guide to Mathematics as a Teachable Moment: Part 1 (DOC)
  2. PowerPoint to accompany webcast (print in handout format) (PPT)
  3. Concentration (PDF)
  4. Solitaire (PDF)
  5. Stem & Leaf (PDF)
  6. All the Division Facts You Ever Need to Know (PDF)
  7. All the Multiplication Facts You Ever Need to Know (PDF)
  8. All the Subtraction Facts You Ever Need to Know (PDF)
  9. All the Addition Facts You Ever Need to Know (PDF)
  10. Tools for Developing Numeracy and Building Trust (PDF)
  11. Evaluation and Reporting (PDF)
  12. The Height Project (PDF)
  13. Learning Outcomes (PDF)
  14. Rubric for Assessment (5 Point Scale) (PDF)
  • Note: To open a PDF you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If it is not already present on your computer, you may download it from here.
To begin the webcast, click here!