Wednesday, April 4, 2012

In the Right Direction

I've mentioned how Idaho math teachers are moving in the right direction thanks to a math initiative from our state.  From my viewpoint, we're learning about giving kids better tasks that press their conceptual thinking - tasks that can be solved in various student-centered ways. 

Recently I attended a composing and decomposing workshop and took away a great task.  It presses their thinking and allows for various modes of solving the problem.   


I fancied it up and liked it enough that I made a few more.




You're welcome to them if you'd like.  Simply click on the pictures to get your own copies.


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13 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    That's awesome!!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

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  2. LoriApril 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    These are so cute! But besides being cute, they are great activities that stretch their thinking! Great job!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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    1. TammyApril 5, 2012 at 4:11 PM

      Lori, thanks much. This certainly did stretch their thinking.

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  3. HeatherApril 4, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Thank You! Thank You! These look great! I can't wait to use them.

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    1. TammyApril 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks Heather. I'm glad to hear you'll enjoy using them.

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  4. Busy BeesApril 4, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks...totally awesome.
    Robynn
    BusyBees

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    1. TammyApril 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM

      You're welcome Robynn. Thanks for coming by.

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  5. ChrissyApril 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Happy Thursday (feels like Friday!) Your comments make me smile. The Terra Nova was a new test for us this year. I didn't see it until a few weeks ago. I am truly stoked about the kids' reading scores, especially since I didn't have any clue about the test content! I agree with you, too, regarding the testing of kindergartners.

    I just looked at your creations and my wheels are spinning! I'll be buying eight-packs of crayons this weekend! Thanks for sharing :-)
    ReadWriteSing

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    1. TammyApril 5, 2012 at 7:53 PM

      Chrissy, I'm glad something I've done here gets someone's wheels spinning. That's exactly what I hope to hear. Thank you for coming by and leaving a sweet comment.

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  6. Marissa TompkinsApril 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for sharing! And...you've been tagged! (Don't hate me. ha!) Stop by to see what's going on.

    WILD About First Grade!

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  7. Jill @ Sneaky MommaApril 9, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Great printables! Thanks! I used to teach first grade before staying home with our girls. What a fun age! :)

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