Building Strong Number Sense

Exploring Woodin Math

Wednesday evening's parent presentation on Woodin Math, hosted by Leslie Thorne and Audrey Eisenberg, provided an in-depth look at an innovative approach designed to develop strong number sense and numeracy skills in children, particularly those with language-based learning differences or dyscalculia.

Woodin Math, created by Christopher Woodin, emphasizes "whole-to-part" instruction, enabling students to grasp concepts in a way that fosters deep, meaningful understanding rather than focusing solely on achieving correct answers. This approach incorporates multimodal, multisensory teaching methods, including tactile, kinesthetic, and concrete-to-semi-concrete representations, to engage various learning styles. By doing so, Woodin Math helps children internalize mathematical concepts, enhancing their reasoning skills and their ability to apply these skills in real-life situations.

The presentation not only introduced attendees to the theory behind Woodin Math and its implementation at Parkside but also provided parents with practical strategies to support their children's math learning at home.