From the research I have done, in addition to observing the second grade class I am in, I learned many different ways to help my students become better problem solvers using a number line. (1-4 is from […]
– Caralyn, Yaquelin, and Liufen- Group 3
– Multiplication
– Sasha–> Standard Algorithm: multiply the top number by the bottom number one digit at a time, working your way from right to left
– Emily–> She […]
one word problem i wrote today was: Jessica had some coins. Vanessa gave her 5 more. Now, Jessica has 12 coins. How many coins did Jessica have to begin with? it is a join problem where the initial quantity is […]
I believe a common obstacles to creating change in the math classroom today is first by how the teacher was taught math when he/she were in school, versus how math is being taught now. For example, when I was in […]
The way I think about myself when it comes to mathematics is mixed. On one hand, I love solving puzzles and problems, but on the other hand, I was never that great when it came to math classes, especially when it […]