Author Archives: Christina Tondevold

Tasks: Intervention Games

February 16, 2017 10 comments

In this month's webinar we talk about the 3 types of tasks that we recommend you do in an intervention. One of them is Games, but the problem with games is the time it takes to teach kids the rules of all the games. So, I prefer to use Evergreen Games. I've talked about Evergreen games [...]

Standards: What Should Intervention Focus On?

February 14, 2017 9 comments

So often schools are scrambling to figure out what to do inside intervention time. They have carved out the time for kids to go with the interventionist, but the interventionist (who is often a para-pro or instructional aide) isn't given any curricular materials and they aren't sure what to do with the kids during that [...]

Webinar: Number Sense Progression

February 1, 2017 2 comments

In this webinar I discuss how all 8 of the number sense concepts build in a progression. Get all the resources here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rv07gmv4zct0106/AACelqfENBsd8-bnhuI_I5rza?dl=0 Print Your Certificate

Representations: Transitioning to a Number Line

February 1, 2017 8 comments

I am a big fan of using a number path instead of a number line for young kiddos....BUT we do need to transition kids into using a number line. In this video I show how to move kids from using discrete objects (like unifix cubes), into number paths, and then eventually into a number line.

Standards: The Benchmark Numbers

February 1, 2017 3 comments

The "Benchmark Numbers" play a big role in three types of standards. In this video I give an overview of how the benchmark numbers help children Compare, Add/Subtract/Multiply, and understand Place Value.

Tasks: Which One is it Closest To?

February 1, 2017 0 comments

This activity is quick and easy to do and it is easily adapted for all grade levels...PLUS, no needed materials. However, if you want to use the PowerPoint slides I used in this video, go HERE to make a copy of the slides. This activity is a great way to help kids start to develop their understanding [...]

Webinar: The Power of the Benchmarks of 5 & 10

January 14, 2017 5 comments

Yup, it's me this month!! :) . This month I really wanted to re-iterate the power of helping kids develop an understanding of Benchmark Numbers (or Friendly Numbers). I think it's important to move away from the "Make 10" strategy and call it "Make it Friendly" (or your own version of that)....because "Make 10" only [...]

Representations: Modeling on the C-R-A Continuum

January 14, 2017 4 comments

If you've seen my stuff on the C-R-A (Concrete-Representational-Abstract), then you know I'm a fan of doing all 3 at once with kiddos. In this video I talk about how the kiddos' modeling really falls on a continuum. Their models that seem abstract may actually be very concrete and their models that seem concrete may [...]

Standards: Math Practice #4: Modeling with Mathematics

January 14, 2017 4 comments

This video is an overview of Standards of Mathematical Practice #4: Modeling with Mathematics. If you are not familiar with the SMPs, they are pages 6-8 of the Common Core Standards. The SMPs tell us what the STUDENTS should be doing while trying to learn all the grade level standards. They are a wonderful addition to [...]

Webinar: Graham Fletcher explains 3 Act Tasks

December 6, 2016 11 comments

Graham Fletcher has worked in education for over ten years as a classroom teacher, math coach, and currently as a district math specialist. He graduated from the University of Georgia where he earned his specialist degree in Math Education. Graham’s passion for conceptual understanding through problem-based lessons has led him to present internationally and throughout [...]

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