BeCALM Number Sense: Curriculum for Beginning Math Learners (GLE 2-4)

1.5 PD Hours

Number sense is the ability to break down and recombine numbers in useful ways, based on a conceptual understanding of how numbers work. Developing number sense can help beginning learners improve their mathematical fluency without memorization as well as build a solid foundation for later study. During the workshop, you will be introduced to the materials in the BeCALM Number Sense packet and will hear recommendations for their use from the developer and pilot teacher. BeCALM (Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math) was designed to be a conceptually focused, cognitively rigorous curriculum that supports beginning math learners in developing math concepts and skills. 

View/download BeCALM Benchmark Fractions materials here.

Note: Many of the math activities in this unit are adapted from EMPower Plus Everyday Number Sense. They were adapted for beginning level learners and made accessible for remote teaching. The math content in this unit is designed for students with a math level GLE 2-4 (CCRSAE Math level A-B). The materials are also appropriate for students with limited literacy levels (Reading level GLE 2+).

Professional Standards Addressed: K1.1, K2.2, P1.2, P1.3, P2.1, C1.1
Online Facilitated
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• Sep. 10, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.