Over the years I have noticed that students tend to look for routine in math class. If it’s a division unit, they will divide any two numbers they find! If it’s a subtraction unit, they try to regroup everything! So what does this mean for word problems? It means we need to put students in a position where THEY need to think and decide what operation and strategies to choose. If we constantly ... Read the Post
Using Math Sorts to Encourage Productive Struggle
Ah, the things teachers say when deep in the moment of teaching angles. These words came out of my mouth this week. During a formal observation. While I was teaching math. #lifeinthetrenches I know you know how it goes--your administrator pops in for those required observations, and you just hope all goes well, that the students rise to the occasion, and that NO ONE STICKS TISSUES IN THEIR ... Read the Post
Daily Math Warm-Ups: Infusing the Math Practice Standards
The first ten minutes of your math lesson will set the tone for the rest of the class. Students must be "activated" and engaged so that they are ready to learn. Using high-level math warm-ups at the start of each lesson will accomplish this goal. My Math Warm-Up Routine I have my problem for the day ready--either ready to project, ready to glue into notebooks, or ready to send ... Read the Post
Mind Boggling Math: Infusing the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Where did Mind Boggling Math Come From? Back five or six years ago, I was searching for an activity that I could have available in my classroom for students to do at a variety of times: If they finished work early. Or if I needed a math station. If I wanted students to work on a challenge so I could pull small groups The problem I ran into was that my students just weren't ... Read the Post
Back to school ideas and more!
Starting to think about hunting for back to school ideas? I know there are tons of blog posts out there about organization, bulletin boards, and more--but today I just wanted to share a few of my favorite back to school resources that might help you as you start to plan those first weeks. Along with them, I have included some new video previews that I have created, and I would LOVE to know your ... Read the Post
Solving Word Problems…a Gradual Release Model
For many students, word problems and problem-solving strategies are the most difficult part of math instruction. They can learn algorithms and procedures but struggle to independently make sense of problems and work through them. So what can we, as teachers, do to help? Let me walk you my thinking and see if there is anything that resonates with you! Gradual Release of Responsibility Model ... Read the Post
Rigorous Math Problem Solving? Consider this!
We have all heard the word "rigorous" with regards to math instruction and math tasks. What exactly IS math rigor and how can we encourage it? What does NCTM say? The National Council for the Teachers of Mathematics gives a few hints about this. See what you think. Math tasks should require effort. Consider exactly what that "just right" effort is--enough to challenge students with ... Read the Post
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