Writing to Learn Math: Make a Million - Number play doesn’t have to follow school math methods.
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@denisegaskins.comWriting to Learn Math: Make a Million - Number play doesn’t have to follow school math methods.
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@denisegaskins.comThe Pharaoh’s Treasure: Historical Tidbits --- Thinking about how other people have explored the world of mathematics in the past can offer us new ways of looking at, the things we’re learning today.
@denisegaskins.comMath Game Monday: Push the Penny -- This game offers young children a chance to practice counting and early addition skills while racing to beat their parents.
@denisegaskins.comThinking Thursday: Linear Crossings - People learn math by playing with ideas. A math journal can be like a science lab book.
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@denisegaskins.comThe Science of Learning 2: Practice -- Because if we want our children to be able use what we teach them, the first step is to help them remember it.
@denisegaskins.comMath Game Monday: The Partitions Game - This game features the Cuisenaire rods, but you may play with any math manipulative based on length: Montessori bead chains, Mortensen or Math-U-See blocks, etc. Or draw pictures on graph paper.
@denisegaskins.comThinking Thursday: Math Quilt - When students create their own math, they forge a personal connection to mathematical concepts and relationships. And it’s fun!
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@denisegaskins.comMath Game Monday: Fraction Product Game - This game helps students master multiplying and dividing fractions.
@denisegaskins.comThinking Thursday: Eleanor Roosevelt - What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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@denisegaskins.comMath Game Monday: Shut the Box (Cards) - This game builds mental math skills in young students, and is fun for all ages.
@denisegaskins.comThinking Thursday: Mini-Biography 2 - Research prompts help students view math as a human endeavor.
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@denisegaskins.comMath Game Monday: Power Up - This game gives students a fun reason to think about calculating with exponents.
@denisegaskins.comThe Pharaoh’s Treasure, Part 2 --- The adventure continues with geometry puzzles to explore.
And I confess that I lied in the original story...
@denisegaskins.comMath Game Monday: Next-Door Neighbors -- This game builds number sense and a playful approach to math.