Thursday, October 29, 2015

Scaffolding that is just right


Good article modeling how the way we scaffold lessons need  to include productive struggle.

Goldilocks Discourse - math scaffolding that's just right - by Rachel Dale and Jimmy Scherrer

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Using interactive (student, not a device) number lines


Great visual tool for students to gain a greater understanding of the number line.

Using interactive number lines

Friday, October 9, 2015

Getting parents to talk math with their kids

Great story from NPR on why it is powerful for parents to talk with kids about math.  Pass it on to all the parents in your lives.

Where the Wild Fractions Are: The Power of a Bedtime (Math) Story

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Math and Children's Literature

I know you all know this but this is just a reminder. This is a good idea for a "flex day" activity or for a center.

Using children's literature to teach math

Thursday, September 10, 2015

How to Assign Student Content to your Connect Ed Account


















Steps 4 & 5- if you scroll down the screen, you should see all the students you have already put in your class.  You can then click on the topmost check box to check ALL your students.

Continue to step 6.