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Teaching Math as a Life-Long Tool
I don’t know about you…but whenever I get on an airplane, the first thing I usually do is put in my headphones to subtly let everyone around me know that I intend to keep to myself during the flight. However, on those occasions when I strike up a conversation with the...
Decimal Operations – Rethinking My Practice
In my work with teachers and their students, I embrace opportunities to develop my own understanding of the profound fundamentals of elementary mathematics. Here's what I noticed about my practice ... I caught myself teaching decimal fraction operations conceptually...
The Manipulative Matters! Four Tips for Strategic Selection
Tool choice matters! If a carpenter needs to pound a nail into a wall, h/she might use many tools to do so – the handle of a screwdriver, the blunt end of a pair of pliers, or the heel of a shoe. However, there’s no doubt that using a hammer provides the most...
Let’s Play and Learn (Game Play in Math Class, Part 2)
As a novice teacher many years ago, I found that playing games in math class brought about high levels of engagement. My students loved it when they could play solo, partner, or group games, and they always begged for more. However, it wasn’t until several years later...
Game Play in Math…and a Third Quarter Surprise
As we continue throughout quarter 3, you will likely be thinking about how to finish this quarter, and the year, strong. So as a third quarter surprise, KP Math is offering a gift to those of you who like to plan ahead with creative ideas for your classroom. Between...
Just Say the Word! (Part 1)
Creating School-Wide Agreements for Common Math Vocabulary I recently witnessed a captivating first-grade lesson. As students interacted in small groups, using various visuals and models to capture their ideas of two-digit addition, the teacher moved around the room,...