Going to the Moon Game
I'm Going to the Moon! Would you like to ... Continue Reading
Multiplication Twist on Some Language Games
Make Language Games into Multiplication Practice Many of us ... Continue Reading
Writing about Math Boosts Students’ Understanding
Writing literally helps students assign words to the logical ideas expressed in math. It builds critical thinking skills and gives students time to organize and processing their thoughts. Writing helps make academic problems more concrete and accessible.
Use Combinations to Model Multiplication
Calculating the total number of combinations in a specific situation is an engaging way to provide learners with another model of multiplication beyond repeated addition. Mixing items of clothing to find unique outfits isn't the first activity that comes to mind when thinking of multiplication. However, this way of thinking shows students that multiplication can be viewed as identifying intersections, areas of overlap, or interaction between sets of items.
Math Art ~ Window Origami
Fold Models from Kite Paper Create translucent origami models ... Continue Reading
Patterns in Nature, Art, Music, Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math
People LOVE Patterns We love patterns because they help ... Continue Reading
Multiplication Art Activities: Curated List of Links
Multiplication and Art are Connected by Patterns Multiplication is ... Continue Reading
Simple Differentiation Techniques for Elementary Teachers
Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of each individual ... Continue Reading
Why Zero Can’t be Used as a Denominator
How would your students explain? Students' explanations of why ... Continue Reading