Numericon–The Math
Numericon is an innovative game-like series for middle-school students who are struggling with math skills and concepts. The focus is on four areas that have traditionally been problematic for this age group: Ratio & Proportion; Linear Equations; Data, Statistics, & Probability; and Geometry.
Under the guidance of the math experts from MatrixMath (below) and with funding from a federal Star Schools grant, MetaFour Productions created Numericon. MatrixMath instructional guides include lessons that support each episode, content standards correlations, and additional activities. Professional development support is available from MatrixMath upon request.
Supporting Research
National Educational Technology Standards for Students. 2nd edition. ISTE, 2007. The Nation’s Report Card: Mathematics 2007. National Center for Education Statistics, 2007.
Breaking Ranks in the Middle: Strategies for Leading Middle Level Reform. National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2007.
Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2006.
Mobile Access to Data and Information. Pew Internet and American Life Project. March 2008. NECC 2009.
Under the guidance of the math experts from MatrixMath (below) and with funding from a federal Star Schools grant, MetaFour Productions created Numericon. MatrixMath instructional guides include lessons that support each episode, content standards correlations, and additional activities. Professional development support is available from MatrixMath upon request.
Supporting Research
National Educational Technology Standards for Students. 2nd edition. ISTE, 2007. The Nation’s Report Card: Mathematics 2007. National Center for Education Statistics, 2007.
Breaking Ranks in the Middle: Strategies for Leading Middle Level Reform. National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2007.
Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2006.
Mobile Access to Data and Information. Pew Internet and American Life Project. March 2008. NECC 2009.
MATRIX MATH CONTENT EXPERTS
Alan Amundsen was a Mathematics teacher and coordinator with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for thirty-eight years. During his tenure with LAUSD he served five years on loan to the Los Angeles County Office of Education as a curriculum developer, author of online Mathematics courses, and provider of Professional Development. On retirement, Alan joined the Matrix project as co-author of the instructional guides for Ratio & Proportion; Linear Equations; Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability; and Geometry. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics and M.S. in Educational Technology.
Sara Munshin retired from the Los Angeles Unified School District in 2003 after spending 36 years in various mathematics education roles. She taught junior high for 10 years and senior high for 8 years, and had various positions in curriculum and Professional Development in the District. She has been involved with local, State and National Mathematics Education Professional Organizations, serving as president of the Los Angeles City Teachers Mathematics Organization and the California Mathematics Council. Currently, in addition to serving as a consultant to the Baldwin Park Math-Science Partnership and the California MATRIX project, she is a member of the Professional Development Services Committee of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and was recently elected Western Region 2 Director of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.
Jeannie Toshima started her teaching career in 1973 at Long Beach Unified School District. She taught Physical Education, Health, and Student Council. When the California State Department of Education needed more Science and Mathematics teachers, she enrolled in the California Department of Education sponsored Math-Science Teachers Retraining Project to earn a credential in Mathematics. She became a Mathematics Mentor for her District and worked with students who struggled with mathematics concepts. At the Los Angeles County Office of Education, Jeannie was a Distance Education instructor for "TEAMS Distance Learning" and taught mathematics on television and broadcast live Professional Development programs over satellite channels. She also wrote online courses for teachers in Mathematics and Language Arts. As moderator of many mathematics courses and face-to-face workshops, Jeannie’s main goal was and still is to prepare teachers for the online Distance Education environment and now, with the California MATRIX Project, the new world of Emerging Mobile Technologies. Jeannie retired from Long Beach Unified School District in 2007.
Sara Munshin retired from the Los Angeles Unified School District in 2003 after spending 36 years in various mathematics education roles. She taught junior high for 10 years and senior high for 8 years, and had various positions in curriculum and Professional Development in the District. She has been involved with local, State and National Mathematics Education Professional Organizations, serving as president of the Los Angeles City Teachers Mathematics Organization and the California Mathematics Council. Currently, in addition to serving as a consultant to the Baldwin Park Math-Science Partnership and the California MATRIX project, she is a member of the Professional Development Services Committee of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and was recently elected Western Region 2 Director of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.
Jeannie Toshima started her teaching career in 1973 at Long Beach Unified School District. She taught Physical Education, Health, and Student Council. When the California State Department of Education needed more Science and Mathematics teachers, she enrolled in the California Department of Education sponsored Math-Science Teachers Retraining Project to earn a credential in Mathematics. She became a Mathematics Mentor for her District and worked with students who struggled with mathematics concepts. At the Los Angeles County Office of Education, Jeannie was a Distance Education instructor for "TEAMS Distance Learning" and taught mathematics on television and broadcast live Professional Development programs over satellite channels. She also wrote online courses for teachers in Mathematics and Language Arts. As moderator of many mathematics courses and face-to-face workshops, Jeannie’s main goal was and still is to prepare teachers for the online Distance Education environment and now, with the California MATRIX Project, the new world of Emerging Mobile Technologies. Jeannie retired from Long Beach Unified School District in 2007.