I can’t believe it’s June! This year has just flown by. I’m sure you’re all feeling just as ready as I am for summer break! I wanted to share this amazing experience I had in a classroom in Terrace BC earlier this month. I was invited to Lisa Pushong’s class to team teach. 2 …
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‘How To’ Vlog: Number Line Generator
Hi All! I like to use this number line generator: http://www.oliverboorman.biz/projects/tools/number… I was asked how to use it and so here is a quick vlog on just that. Enjoy! Nikki LinehamMy mission is for teachers to feel great about their impact on student learning. I make it easy for teachers to prepare and deliver lessons …
Overcoming the Challenges of Math Teams
I’ve been doing a lot of presentations and working with different groups of teachers, which I love. I wanted to make sure you knew that we’ve added some new videos and lesson plans to the site such as: 1.) Subtracting Decimals Using Base 10 Blocks (two parts) (Grades 4/5) 2.) Subtracting Multi-Digit Numbers using …
Seeing is Believing!
I recently read this quote that really stuck with me “In a groundbreaking new study Joonkoo Park & Elizabeth Brannon (2013), found that the most powerful learning occurs when we use different areas of the brain. When students work with symbols, such as numbers, they are using a different area of the brain than …
Using Games to Review Basic Facts and Practice Math-Talk Guidelines
Students love playing games! As you are likely busy reviewing some basic skills with your students, this is an ideal time to use games and to practice those Math-Talk Guidelines (see previous post for these guidelines). As games engage students in learning and with each other, they are a great tool in setting up …
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