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I used to think that models were time consuming

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I used to think just learning the algorithm was enough now I see starting with models is better.

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I used to think just learning the algorithm was enough now I see starting with models is better.

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~models were difficult to teach and not always effective
~they are not too hard and are "a must"!

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I used to think it was hard to model computations and algebraic reasoning but now I think it can be done.

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I used to think it was hard to model computations and algebraic reasoning but now I think it can be done.

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I use to think that algorithm was the only way to teach algebraic reasoning but not I know that models helps.

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I used to think that models were for the lower grades when it came to computations and algebraic reasoning but now i think they are the basis for understanding the standard algorithms.

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I used to think that computations and algebraic reasoning was easy to everyone, but now I think that some students lack the support at home which makes it harder for them to get everything without support from both parents and the teachers.

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I used to think that there wasnt a place for models and manipulatives and now I see how they can be used in upper elementary in middle school

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I used to think that we could not use manipulatives to model algebraic expressions but now I know I can!

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I used to think I could not do to many models about computations & algebraic reasoning but now I think during more with models will help the students.

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I used to think models were a waste of time since there are so many different kinds, and STAAR test picks their own for computation and algebraic reasoning questions anyway, but now I think it is important to shine light on different methods because of different learners (auditory, visual, etc.) and to reach all levels and students.

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I used to think models were confusing to the students but now I see the benefits that lead to understanding the computations.

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I used to think that i just needed to show the kids how to solve problems but now I realize I need to spend more time helping the kids to understand why they are solving the problems a certain way.

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I used to think models weren't as helpful in algebraic reasoning, but now I think modeling will help them connect to the algorithm faster.

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I used to think using a standard algorithm was the best way for the kids to solve computations and algebraic reasoning but now I see that going back to the models for both advanced and struggling learners is beneficial to lay the foundation and have the student understand the process.

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I used to think that I didn't have time for the models so I would skip to the algorithm, but now I realize I've lost those students who are visual learners

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I used to think the only way to solve was the standard algorithm, but now I think that using the models is an easier way to introduce the concept and then teach the standard algorithm way.