Number guess activity
Suggested by Judy Hansen
Goal: To help children develop an understanding of the order of numbers and to learn about the process of elimination.
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A provocative read about accelerated algebra
Submitted by Sherri Kruger
I came across an interesting reading, a report titled Solving America’s Mathematics Education Problem
Extenhancing understanding of the Pythagorean theorem
Once we have guided our students to connect the geometric representation with the algebraic representation of the relationship, we can further deepen their conceptual understanding, broaden their concept image, and promote reasoning and sense making through a series of tasks such as these.
Continue readingWhat do you NOTICE? What do you WONDER?
Submitted by Courtney LaRoche
Our students notice and wonder about mathematics constantly! But do they realize it? Do we realize it as teachers? Try asking them two powerful questions:
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Pearson is seeking experienced University and PK-12 Educators to evaluate edTPAs for the 2015 Spring scoring window.
Continue readingMy Favorite Task & the Magical Teaching Sweet Spot
Submitted by Sara Van Der Werf
I could not have predicted my favorite day in my 7th grade classroom last school year. The task I selected for the day was chosen as a quick 10 minute warm-up problem.
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I hope that you felt the same excitement of the new year school year that I did! I always enjoy
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