Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Candy Bars: a grade 2 or 3 question
I recently gave both my grade two classes at Charlie Lake School a question involving…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Missing sheep: a grade one problem
I recently got to do a problem-solving lesson with some wee folks in a grade…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Addition and Subtraction: A Really Big Idea
Much of what students do in mathematics across the years involves four basic operations: addition,…
General Math
Combined ("Split") Grade Math Learning Outcomes: BC/WNCP
Tomorrow morning I am doing a professional development day session about teaching math in “split”…
Ideas from Carollee's Workshops
The Importance of Speaking Clearly
The toolkit workshop last week was a success overall. We looked (and “played with”) a…
Middle School/Secondary School Math
A Patterning Problem: Finding Sums of Consecutive Numbers
This problem is one of my favourites! I first came across this problem about the…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Upcoming Math Conference
The British Columbia Association of Mathematics Teaacher’s annual conference will be taking place October 21…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
A Combining Problem: Correct Postage
Yesterday I did problem solving with a number of classes at Charlie Lake School. Since…
General Math
Supporting Angela
I am delighted to report that one teacher from our district has posted work to…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Win Sum-Thing from NCTM Illuminations!
I subscribe to a list serve from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics‘ (NCTM)…
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