Monday, October 15, 2012
Math Intentionality (Freebie)
I've found that it's so easy to get stuck asking my mathematicians to think about the same kinds of contextual problems, even when I know there are several other types. I get stuck in a rut, and as a result, my kids do too and it's not even their fault. I want to make myself more accountable to the other problem types, so I created this checklist. The document includes the 14 problem types and very simple examples of each. My goal isn't simply to get a checkmark in each column but to be more intentional. I hope this helps someone else be more intentional as well. Click on the picture for your own copy.
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Great list of examples! Could have used this for planning (and you know I am a planner) when I taught math! Thanks!
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Conversations in Literacy
Lori, as you know it's sometimes hard to keep track of all the good things that we're supposed to be doing, so I sure do hope this helps.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this! This is something I have definitely been needing...without even knowing it! =) Sometimes, having a "menu" handy is nice.
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Sarah
First Class First Grade
Sarah, I'm glad you think this will be helpful. I sure hope it helps me out too. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteThanks for the freebie, Tammy! Here I am trying to get the Daily 5 going and now you are getting me to thinking more about math too. I must say teaching blogs has made me a better teacher!!!
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Teaching Little Miracles
Crystal, I hear ya. There's hardly a moment of thinking, "I've got it all figured out." Thanks so much for dropping by!
DeleteThis is wonderful! I have been trying to get my teachers to be more conscious of the types of problems they are having their students solve. This is a great resource to help with planning word problems. Thank you!
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Thinking Out Loud
Jana, great! I'm glad this will help. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteThanks for this document. Intentional is the key word! This will help me get there ;-)
ReplyDeleteMary, you're very welcome. I'm hoping this document helps me get there too!
DeletePeople like you make teaching a lot easier! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm glad I was able to help.
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