This chapter was "preaching to the choir" for me. I know that current testing culture is ruining children's math perceptions and love. Overtesting in the United States has lead to states, districts, … [Read more...]
End of Year Class Traditions
I teach a 4/5th grade combo class. My 5th graders are moving on to middle school, so we do a couple of traditions to mark the transition. We don't do to much, as our middle school is right across the … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up the End of our Math Year!
Because we are in the final weeks of school, I have woefully neglected this blog. I do have more Logs for Fractions that I am committed to finish, but as you know, the last month of school is so busy … [Read more...]
Math Log – Fractions Day 3
Today I had my students get their fraction kit out (made in day 2), and we listed all the fraction equivalents for 1/2 on the whiteboard. 1/2 = 2/4, 4/8 = 1/2, 8/16 = 1/2, … [Read more...]
Math Log – Fractions Day 2
After introducing fractions yesterday, today everyone is making a part of their own fraction kit. This is adapted from Marilyn Burn's (one of my math idols). You just need to have different colors … [Read more...]
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