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Most kids find it challenging to explain how they solve math problems and to put what they know about math into words. These ten simple classroom routines can help make math talk a regular part of your day: 1) Start your math block with a strategizing session instead of a traditional warm-up problem. Rather than … Continued
Why do so many students struggle with math word problems? Maybe they just don't know where to begin and get overwhelmed at the thought of tackling a problem. Often kids lack experience with different types of problems and different strategies, and they give up before they get started. The Recharge & Write strategy is a cooperative learning strategy that encourages discussion and helps build confidence in problem solving. Download free directions and word problem worksheets.
This is a funny title for a post because I have to say that this math book hasn’t “changed” my teaching exactly, but it has opened my eyes to how we can simplify our teaching. I…
Stories of discovery and invention often begin with a problem that needs solving. Summoned by the king to investigate a suspicious goldsmith, the early Greek mathematician Archimedes stumbles on the principle that would make him famous.
Joanne Miller on Instagram: "To continue with our sticky note posters…another quick and easy way to assess my students’ learning during math! It’s kind of like an exit slip, but with a quick glance I can see ALL their thinking/responses at once. I love looking at all the different strategies they use to solve the problem! It’s also like a math gallery for others to look at the different solutions! BEST PART?!!! I can quickly take off the sticky notes with misconceptions and pull those...
Help your students see math used in the real world! Check out your usage graphs from your utility company and grab a watt meter for some hands on fun and learning!
It’s the first Wednesday of July which means it’s time for our monthly linky – Math IS Real Life!! If you want to see how the linky works, or just want other real world math ideas…
I have a constructed response freebie to share with you. This task mirrors my new Multi Part Constructed Response Tasks. Each task is available in three formats to allow for differentiation.
