Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Primary Math DPA (Daily Physical Activity): Count and Dance!
Here in the North we often have very cold temperatures that keep students inside during…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Spatial Activity: Tangram Art Bulletin Board
There is compelling evidence (Reynolds, 1992 and Sfard, 1994) that imagery plays a significant role…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Chess: A Power-Packed Game
My interest in chess was stirred again recently after reading an article in the on-line…
Parents
Free On-Line Graphing Calculator
For those doing secondary mathematics, this free on-line graphing calculator may be of interest. For…
Parents
Let's Go Beyond Algorithms
An algorithm (according to wikipedia) is a step-by-step procedure for doing calculations. Most of us…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Bedtime Math: A Great Alternative/Addition to the Bedtime Story
I have just come across a wonderful site for parents wanting to do a bit…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
NCTM Sessioin: Packing a Powerful Punch with Patterns
I am excited to be heading off to Philadelphia later today for the National Council…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Number Relationships: a Foundation for Number Sense
In yesterday’s parent workshop (primary) session we talked about the importance of helping children build…
Parents
SD #60's 5th Annual Parent Conference
SD#60 (Fort St John, BC) will be hosting its Annual Parent Conference on April 21.…
Parents
Basic Facts: Mental Math as a Foundation for Multiplication Fact Strategies
Basic Facts are still very important. Although newer curricula put a greater emphasis on problem…
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