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 Chess in the Elementary Classroom Curriculum

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY DESCRIPTION

Chess is a powerful cognitive learning tool that can be used to successfully enhance reading and 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. Teachers will learn how to effectively implement chess into the curriculum. Teachers will also 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.

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.

PURCHASE

Download pdf version (student edition only) of the original 2007 Chess, Math and Extended Response Curriculum. This download is for one classroom classroom teacher with permission to make copies of student worksheets. The price for the pdf workbook is $25.00. Once payment is received you will receive the pdf workbook by email.

 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. The Chess, Math and Extended Response Workbook is also available in Spanish (Currículo de Matemáticas y Ajedrez en Español).

The Chess Academy is an approved Professional Development Provider by the Illinois State Department of Education. Staff development workshops on integrating the Chess in the Elementary Classroom 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.

Currículo de Matemáticas y Ajedrez

To Purchase the 2009 3rd Edition Chess in the Elementary Classroom (student and teacher edition) Workbook, click on link below.

Version

Student $15.00 Teacher $20.00

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

NATIONAL READING STANDARDS ADDRESSED

NL-ENG.K-12.1: Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate texts.

NL-ENG.K-12.6: Apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions, media techniques, figurative language and genre to create critique and discuss print and non-print texts.

NL-ENG.K-12.10: Applying non-English perspectives to develop competency in the English language arts and to develop understanding of content across the curriculum for students where English is not the first language.

Please contact John at the Chess Academy for more information on classes and individual tutoring.

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