Students who come to the Math Resource Classes everyday will be "going around the Math world" and will be challenged to increase their knowledge of "Math facts". They will use a 4-step process for solving word problems; learn "place value concepts" not only simply ones (1-100) but also the meaning of million and billion; experience new and exciting methods for "hands-on manipulatives" such as money, graphing, telling time, reading charts,use of blocks and overhead. Other learned basic skills used everyday life are: geometry, measuring, decimals fractions, adding and multiplying three and four digit numerals etc. and games. In these classes, the students hope to accomlish important "Math Life Skills" in a safe, respectful and friendly atmosphere so when they go home,they can use them"around their real life world".
Sr. Johanna Trisoliere received her BA and MA from Clarke College in Dubuque, IA in Education. With 40 years experience she has guided the elementary school students at St. Odilo for 18 years. She continues to attend Catechist and Academic workshops, seminars and conferences that are relevant to continuing education. Sr. Johanna admires both the dedicated teachers and the parents at our school. “I always feel rewarded to see a child smile and show kindness and respect for others in my Math Resource class.”