Writing as Formative Assessment
When students write explanations of their work, give examples of concepts, and make up their own problems, teachers gain a …
Category Archives: Grade 6 / Course 1
Arithmogons
Here is a great site with more on the Arithmogons activity.
What works to improve problem solving
The What Works Clearinghouse produces reports showing evidence of effectiveness in education research. According to The What Works Clearinghouse report …
Reading Instruction for Word Problems
These thoughts come from an excellent article by professor of Mathematics Jerome Dancis. You can read the full article here. …
Playing with Place Vlaue
Here is an activity designed to help students really think about and understand the grouping by ten that forms the …
We are all mathematicians
In her book Math Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small Group Meetings, Kassia Omohundro Wedekind talks about creating the right …
Sample Common Core Assessment Items
JUST RELEASED! Grade 3 Fractions on the Number Line Fluency The Field Grade 6 Slider Ruler Grade 7 Speed Also …
Math Learning Journal
Here is a link to the county’s Learning Journal Contract. Please read it and share your thoughts here on requiring …
The Cookie Factory
Here‘s an idea for helping students understand the long division algorithm. Post your thoughts here.
It’s all about the instruction
1) Watch this video. 2) Think about your first unit of instruction. Please share your thoughts here on how you will …
The Math SPOT 