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22 Mar They Don’t Know Their Facts! 3 Ways to Help.

Posted at 03:40h in Assessment, behavior management, Daily Routines, Education, math community, math talk, number sense, Tools by Traci Howell 0 Comments

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Thomas Edison is notoriously quoted saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” This logic applies to us when we are helping our students learn their math facts. Every year, we decide to use the same strategies...

02 Jan Anytime Problems

Posted at 22:27h in Education, math community, math talk, Planning, Recommendations, Tools by Traci Howell 0 Comments

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Anytime problems are hard. They take a lot of time, dedication, and are rigorous. Due to this, anytime problems CAN BE DONE ANYTIME. They do not have to have a specific time period for students to work on them and complete them. ONLY NEGOTIABLE BLUE While teaching...

30 Nov Two-Step Story Problems

Posted at 20:28h in Daily Routines, Education, math community, Math Facts, math talk, Tools, Uncategorized by Traci Howell 0 Comments

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Story problems start in second grade and continue while increasingly getting harder. It is our job to ensure that we provide our students with the best opportunity of learning how to see a two-step story problem and what to do when they find themselves presented...

29 Nov Tips for using Jamboard

Posted at 16:09h in Distance Learning, Education, Recommendations, Tools, Uncategorized by Traci Howell 0 Comments

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What is Jamboard? Jamboard is a great way to interact with students in a remote atmosphere. Jamboard applies the 5 C’s and allows students to work individually or within a group while the teacher can watch and comment on their work. Teacher and students alike can...

30 Aug My Must – Have Distance Learning Tools

Posted at 03:30h in Distance Learning, Tools by skiebler 0 Comments

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This remote teaching thing is legit. It's legitimately difficult. There is so much more than just learning about our students, teaching our content, and figuring out ways to meet student academic and emotional needs. Adding the layer of --- and now do it all online is...

03 Jul So Many Materials!

Posted at 20:29h in Education, Manipulatives, Tools by skiebler 0 Comments

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Building mathematical understanding through concrete and representational activities has long been known to create deep learning. According to Stein and Bovalino (2001), "Manipulatives can be important tools in helping students to think and reason in more meaningful ways. By giving students concrete ways to compare...

04 Apr Whiteboards or Math Notebooks? Which is Best for Mathematics Instruction?

Posted at 22:54h in Education, Tools by skiebler 0 Comments

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Which should I use? When? Why? Let’s dive into some of my thoughts on the matter. Whiteboards: A place to try out and play with ideas. Rough Draft vs. Final Draft Thinking Whiteboards allow for rough draft thinking. There is something very permanent about paper and pencil. You...

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22 Mar They Don’t Know Their Facts! 3 Ways to Help.

02 Jan Anytime Problems

30 Nov Two-Step Story Problems

29 Nov Tips for using Jamboard

30 Aug My Must – Have Distance Learning Tools

03 Jul So Many Materials!

04 Apr Whiteboards or Math Notebooks? Which is Best for Mathematics Instruction?

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