Primary Math Ideas & Problems
10 New Year's Resolutions for the Math Classroom
1. praise effort, not correct answers 2. make sure my students know their intelligence is…
Ideas from Carollee's Workshops
A Thought for Today
“A typical classroom narrows our thinking strategies and answer options. The teacher insisting on a…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Use What You Know to Figure Out What You Don’t Know
I was working with some students this week who were learning their “basic facts” in…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Student Participation: Using Technology to Choose the Next Speaker
I do an extensive amount of problem solving with students, and part of each such…
Parents
Jayden's Rescue (Revisited)
I had the wonderful opportunity to be a guest reader in Mrs. DeGroot’s grade 5-6…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Mathematics Lessons: Fun or Engaging?
I have the opportunity to work with many teachers and student teachers regarding the teaching…
Parents
What NOT to Say to Your Children/Students
We all know that praising a child can be a boost for their self-esteem, but…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Summer Math Fun for Families or Play Groups!
Parents, if you are interested in some math fun that encourages some great learning, you…
Parents
Hat Tricks: Logical Thinking with Shadowchild
Anno’s Hat Tricks (by Akihiro Nozaki and Mitsumasa Anno) is a wonderful way to introduce…
Primary Math Ideas & Problems
Problem Solving in a Grade 1 Class
I was in Mrs. Powers’ grade 1 class last week doing a problem-solving lesson during…
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