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The World's First Integrated Reading, Math and Chess Curriculum |
Chess Academy Tutoring
Chess Academy Programs:
Chess Academy Math and Reading SES Tutoring
The Chess Academy is now an approved on-site after-school enrichment provider for Chicago Public Schools. Please visit the Chicago Public Schools Vendor Book of Providers at: http://cpsafterschool.org/2007VendorBook.pdf
Differentiated Math Instruction for Teachers:
The Chess, Math and Extended Response Curriculum
The Chess Academy is an approved Professional Development Provider by the Illinois State Department of Education. Staff development workshops on integrating the Chess, Math and Extended Response Curriculum at your school are now available. For details, please call John at 773-414-2967, or send email to chessteacher@comcast.net. CPDU's are included as part of this workshop.Chess, Math and Extended Response Student Edition on Amazon
Chess, Math and Extended Response Teacher Edition on Amazon
TITLE SUBJECT
Chess, Math, and Extended Response Curriculum
SUBJECT
Math, Character Education
GRADE LEVEL
1-8
SUBJECTS ALSO INCORPORATED
Language Arts, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Skills, Technology
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY DESCRIPTION
Chess is a powerful cognitive learning tool that can be used to successfully enhance math concepts. Not only does chess engage students of all learning styles and strengths, but it also promotes problem-solving and higher-level thinking skills. As members of this Study Group, teachers will learn how to effectively implement chess into the math curriculum. Teachers will learn strategies such as Practical Application of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory, Application of Venn Diagram Thinking Skills, Decision-Making Tree Analysis, Tactical and Strategic Thinking Skills, Pattern Recognition, Inductive and Deductive Thinking Skills and Practical Application of Bloom’s Higher Order Thinking Skills.
NATIONAL MATH STANDARDS ADDRESSED
NM-ALG.1: Understand patterns, relations, and functions
NM-ALG.2: Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols
NM-GEO.1: Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
NM-GEO.2: Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems
STUDENTS
Chess is one of the best tools for learning logic, problem solving, and visualization. Students learn problem solving techniques in an enjoyable fashion by using the hands-on approach.
As part of this curriculum, students will learn algebraic and geometric concepts using chess as a game model. Children love games and chess is the ultimate “mind sport”. Students will learn the basics of the chess game, how the pieces move and interact with each other, basic chess tactics, strategy and notation.
Lessons will be conducted using a chess demonstration board, chess boards and pieces for the students to practice with, and worksheets to reinforce the concepts learned. Collaborative discussions and analysis will be encouraged to develop problem solving, decision-making, and team building skills.
The Chess Academy has created a revised Chess, Math and Extended Response Workbook. This curriculum is the copyright of Chess Academy. The cost is $15.00 for the student edition workbook and $20.00 for the teacher addition workbook. For information on ordering the workbook and using it in your school curriculum please contact John at chessteacher@comcast.net. A sample lesson is available below for preview. The Chess, Math and Extended Response Workbook is also available in Spanish (Currículo de Matemáticas y Ajedrez en Español).
Please contact John at the Chess Academy for more information on classes and individual tutoring.
Tel: 1-773-414-2967 Fax: 1-800-986-1844
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