Standards: The Benchmark Numbers
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.
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Webinar: The Power of the Benchmarks of 5 & 10
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
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
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
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 [...]
Tasks: 3 Act Math Tasks
3-Act Tasks are an amazing way to get kids interested in investigating mathematics and how it helps them solve problems in their own world. These tasks are 'low floor', all kids have an entry point, which allows all kids to be actively involved in the tasks. In this video, I give a brief overview of [...]
Conferring with Young Mathematicians with Cathy Fosnot
Cathy Fosnot is Professor Emerita of Childhood Education, CCNY and the City University of New York, where she was the founding director of Mathematics in the City, an internationally-recognized center for math professional development, K-8. She has authored, edited, and/or co-authored numerous books on mathematics education, among them, Models of Intervention in Mathematics Education: Reweaving [...]
How to Implement Subitizing to Build Number Sense
Christina Tondevold walks through the WHY, WHAT, & WHEN of subitizing. Why you need to be doing subitizing. What activities you can be doing in your classroom. When students can do different levels of subitzing. Get the PowerPoint slides HERE. Get the resource list HERE. Print Your Certificate
Differentiating with Math Apps with Anna Johnson
Anna Johnson works for an app developer (Enuma), however her entrance in education was in early elementary classrooms and then she moved into the Ed Tech space. She is a special education advocate, iPad devotee, edtech believer, Montessori disciple, subitizing card collector, early elementary math enthusiast and proud NCTM member. You can find her on Twitter [...]
Balance the Equation webinar with Matt Larson
Matt Larson, NCTM President, knocked it out of the park with this webinar!!! Based on the ideas in his book Balancing the Equation: A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents, he leads us through the History of Math Education, How to Break the Resistance Cycle, and his 10 Recommendations for Moving Forward. Get [...]