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Listening to student voices

September 9, 2012

Click here to read an excellent article from The Math Forum @ Drexel on encouraging discourse in math classes from …

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Problem of the Week 9/10/2012

September 9, 2012

This week’s problem is brought to you by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Figure This! site. Post solutions …

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First Grade Mathematics

September 5, 2012

Click here to read an excellent article by Yale mathematician Roger Howe on the mathematics of first grade.

Morning Warm Up

September 5, 2012

Here’s an idea to add to your morning routine: ~Fact of the Day (12 + 9, 7 x 8) ~Estimate …

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What does it mean to understand place value?

September 4, 2012

Click here for an excellent article on the necessary components students need to assemble in order to understand place value …

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Writing as Formative Assessment

September 4, 2012

When students write explanations of their work, give examples of concepts, and make up their own problems, teachers gain a …

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Differentiating Math Tasks

September 2, 2012

Click here for strategies that help transfer typical textbook problems into differentiated tasks.

Problem of the Week 9/3/2012

August 31, 2012

This week’s problem is brought to you by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Illuminations site. Find the problem …

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Arithmogons

August 31, 2012

Here is a great site with more on the Arithmogons activity.  

Finding the value of your initials

August 29, 2012

Click here for another great place value activity for grades K-2!

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