Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Math Inventions Over at Casey's Place

Could I ask a big favor of you today?  Instead of hanging out here, could you visit me at Second Grade Math Maniac?  Casey's on vacation, so I'm guest blogging for her today.  Here's a little sneak peek of what I'll be talking about.  



I'd love for you to hear the story behind this picture.  I promise it's a good one.  I'm hoping it will inspire all math teachers out there.  See you at Casey's, and of course I'd love to know what you think.

(Oh, and while you're there, check out Casey's guest post from yesterday supplied by Jenny at Luckeyfrog's Lilypad.  I loved it.  Here's a pic to grab your interest.)

(Her guest post is called "Different Names for a Number.")

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8 comments:

  1. Great post, Tammy!! I noticed you had a book called Teaching Self-Centered Mathematics in the picture surrounded by your students' work.
    Is this book a good one to buy?? Just wondering.
    Connie:)
    www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com

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    1. Connie, it's called "Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics K-3" by Van de Walle. I'd highly recommend it. I found a used one, because it's not cheap. Anyway, I think you'd enjoy it.

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  2. Interesting way to solve that math problem..I think I figured it out
    Jennifer
    kindertrips

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    1. Jennifer, they come up with great strategies, and they can tell you why too. That's the best part.

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  3. Great thinking on how to teach math! I love that the students can think of different ways to get to the end!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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    1. Thanks so much Lori. I love seeing what they can do when we give them the chance.

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  4. I love allowing kids to be the inventors! Great post!

    Ms. Smith
    Adventures of Ms. Smith

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    1. Thanks Ms. Smith. The kids do amazing things when we let him, huh?

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