Math Workshop by

2014-08-14 15:55:47 UTC

Two important beliefs-

1. Teaching and learning math needs to be hands-on based

2. The classroom needs to be a safe environment where mistakes and trials are welcomed and encouraged.

Ideal math class-

Expectations posted and understood by students, student work is shown, great conversation regarding the lesson and ways the information was discovered, and acknowledging various ways to reach end goal

1.

2014-08-14 15:58:40 UTC

math needs to be fun!

2. Students should work in groups and help one another.

2014-08-14 16:01:44 UTC

Debbie / 2nd Gr.Teacher

1. That kids have enough time to

process their thinking.

2. That they are able to explain

their thinking to others.

1. Math should be meaningful

2014-08-14 16:03:14 UTC

2. It should begin with concrete understanding.

Kathy/1st Grade Teacher

2014-08-14 16:03:23 UTC

1. Make is fun....think positive about it...let them enjoy themselves.

2. Help them understand how math is important in our world.

There would be an exciting buzz in the room. Kids would be talking in groups ,a variety of math manipulatives would be out. Children would be explaining their answer to other children and there might be respectful disagreement in the room or kids saying, "That is the way I solved it too. " or "I never thought of doing it this way."

Mary Beth/4th & 5th

2014-08-14 16:06:17 UTC

Math should be presented with

manipulatives & pictures to under-

stand the abstracts. I think kids

should be challenged beyond, "What

answer did you get?" to "How did you get that?" or

"Why?"

I also agree with Kathy,

Scott 5th Grade

2014-08-14 16:06:35 UTC

1. Kids learn when they connect math to their lives.

This makes it FUN.

2. Challenging. Not overwhelming.

Debby/Fourth Grade

2014-08-14 16:07:37 UTC

Math should be meaningful to kids - making connections to their world.

Students should be able to explain their thinking and reasoning and not just "find the answer."

jr01bps — 2014-08-14 16:07:46 UTC

When learning math, students should have productive conversations, opportunity to explore and inquire, and have the opportunity to apply their math processes to authentic tasks.