This second chapter is eye-opening, especially for our current culture of rewards and prizes for flawless though usually easy effort. Our culture believes that mistakes are bad and reflect the … [Read more...]
Mathematical Mindsets: a Collaborative Book Study 1
As a teacher I really wanted and needed to read this book, but like most teachers I lacked quality time during the school year to really give this book the focus it requires. So I, along with other … [Read more...]
Chapter 1: Why Math Education Needs to Improve
Balancing the Equation By Matthew R. Larson & Timothy D. Kanold Chapter 1: Why Mathematics Education Needs to Improve “We are systematically underestimating what our kids can do in math.” - … [Read more...]
Math Log – Fractions Day 4 (Fun FREEBIE for you)
Using our fraction kits, we played a game (from Marilyn Burns) called Cover-up. To play, everyone needs their fraction kit and you need a dice with these written on each side (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/8, … [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...]
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