Building Mathematical Thinkers
Focus on Problem Solving and Math Talk
Building Mathematical Thinkers
Our goal for this school year is to help students become proficient mathematical thinkers. In order to accomplish this goal all of our teachers must build their background knowledge and a repertoire of strategies that support that as a primary learning outcome for our math program. Throughout this year's training sessions we will be exploring the What, the Why, and the How of the Standards of Mathematical Practice so that all students will be able to say, "I am a mathematician."
Math isn't hard, it's a language | Randy Palisoc | TEDxManhattanBeach
Inside Mathematics
videos, games, math talks and problem solving samples for grades K-8
CHALLENGE LESSONS
PK-2 Lesson from NCTM
Pre-K – Grade 2 Unit: Island Inequality Mat
The concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to are explored in this 2-lesson unit: Fish Food, More or Less.
Grades 3–5 Lesson: Dealing with Data in the Elementary School
This project-based unit on statistics furnishes a vehicle for problem solving through real-world data collection and analysis.
Grades 6–8 Lesson: Archimedes' Puzzle
Learn about Stomachion puzzles and geometric transformations.
link to Problem Solving Resources from our Text: Putting the Practices into Action
Article with embedded video examples of Math Talk
Read this article and review the embedded resources to better understand Math Talks.
Number Talks - Kindergarten 2015
Math Talk In A 2nd Grade Classroom
Middle grade Math Talks
Use this link to access math talk videos at grades 6,7, 8. Check out the other resources available on this link.