My kids are studying poetry in reading workshop. I came across this poem that I thought would work on visualizing. I also liked it because it was dealing with fractions! We are in the fractions chapter. My kids were excited because they didn't know that fractions could be part of poetry!!! Great discussion!
I just used part of the poem....
At lunchtime I bought a huge orange-
The size of it made us all laugh.
I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave-
They got quarters and I had a half.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Sign your class up for a wonderful experience: World Math Day.
Registration for World Math Day is now open!
Students play at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 100 games, earning points for their personal tally. Students can play beyond 100 games during the event, but points will only count to the World Maths Day Mathometer, not their personal point score. The students who answer the most questions correctly appear on the Hall of Fame. There are 5 different levels of play, 20 games on each level.
Your class's age category should reflect the age of 50% or more of your students. For example: A class of 20 students, 14 of whom are 7 years old and 6 are 8 years old, would participate in the ages 4-7 category.
Go to www.worldmathday.com to learn more and register your class.
Students play at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 100 games, earning points for their personal tally. Students can play beyond 100 games during the event, but points will only count to the World Maths Day Mathometer, not their personal point score. The students who answer the most questions correctly appear on the Hall of Fame. There are 5 different levels of play, 20 games on each level.
Your class's age category should reflect the age of 50% or more of your students. For example: A class of 20 students, 14 of whom are 7 years old and 6 are 8 years old, would participate in the ages 4-7 category.
Go to www.worldmathday.com to learn more and register your class.
Greg Tang Books
Greg Tang books + a document camera = Mathematics conversations and improved number sense
Monday, January 31, 2011
Ten Frames
Ten Frames are wonderful mathematical graphic organizers. For pdf files go here: http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_vandewalle_math_5/0,7959,796754-,00.html.
More ideas available here:http://guidedmath.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/use-ten-frames-to-teach-guided-math-lessons/
More ideas available here:http://guidedmath.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/use-ten-frames-to-teach-guided-math-lessons/
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Math in Focus: study shows over triple the average growth for a school system in New Jersey
Old Bridge, New Jersey began the implementation of Math in Focus about 6 months before Warsaw. A control group of students grew 3.5 points while the Math in Focus students grew 12.4 points.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Sprints: Math Fact Practice
A math fact practice that is based on Singapore math is know as a "Sprint". This video shows the steps from start to finish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDAG405awRk. Let me know if you would like to learn more. I have a few sample sprints plus they are available for purchase at a reasonable price http://www.singaporemath.com/Math_Sprints_Blackline_Master_1_p/msblm1.htm, and we can also learn to write our own and build a library of sprints. Notice the attitude in the video of perseverance, enthusiasm, and building confidence through improvement. It also shows learning based on brain research in action.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Number Bond Computer Activities
Three strong interactive websites to use with students for practice with number bonds:
1. Save the Whale: visual help working with the bonds to 10.
http://www.ictgames.com/save_the_whale_v4.html
2. Number Bond Machines: set a specific number to work on or practice all bonds to 5, 10, or 100.
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberbond.html
3.Part, Part, Whole: video game with 5 levels. Starts with bonding to make 100 and moves on to bonding fractions and decimals to make 1.
http://www.mathplayground.com/PartPartWhole.html
There is something here for everyone.
1. Save the Whale: visual help working with the bonds to 10.
http://www.ictgames.com/save_the_whale_v4.html
2. Number Bond Machines: set a specific number to work on or practice all bonds to 5, 10, or 100.
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberbond.html
3.Part, Part, Whole: video game with 5 levels. Starts with bonding to make 100 and moves on to bonding fractions and decimals to make 1.
http://www.mathplayground.com/PartPartWhole.html
There is something here for everyone.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
K-5 Teacher Resource CD's available through Stoneware at school or home
The Math in Focus Teacher Resource CD’s are now available K-5 thanks to Susan Armacost and Brad Gutwein.
They are located in Stoneware( https://staff.warsaw.k12.in.us/ )and are now accessible to all teachers at home and school. Please spread the word.
Susan gave me this help in accessing the resources:
“Stoneware recently updated so it looks a little different.
When you log into Stoneware - click on account - my documents (found just above the orange WCS logo). This will open a window. You should see Math in Focus Teacher Resources in 2 places, on the left and in the main window.
I prefer to use the left hand column, click on the + signs to get a detailed list of the resources, keeping using the + sign to drill down into the items. You can do the same thing in the main window - but it opens as a folder so you no longer see the other choices.”
When you log into Stoneware - click on account - my documents (found just above the orange WCS logo). This will open a window. You should see Math in Focus Teacher Resources in 2 places, on the left and in the main window.
I prefer to use the left hand column, click on the + signs to get a detailed list of the resources, keeping using the + sign to drill down into the items. You can do the same thing in the main window - but it opens as a folder so you no longer see the other choices.”
Let me know if you need help finding the material.
This should be a huge help to all teachers in this transitional year and especially those teachers working with multiple grade levels or differentiating instruction by using previous grade level material.
My sincere thanks to our technology department.
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