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MAY 2016
  

By Amanda Goedge

Are you looking for a way to incorporate physical activity into your math instruction? Try introducing a life-sized version of a Work Place. Thanks to Jessica Patrick from Clinton Valley for her inspiration and for sharing photos of her first grade students engaged with Work Places. Read more ...
  

By Lisa Lord

Math opens the door to partnership with families of ELL students. One of my students recently said, "My daddy is real smart in math. He showed me how he does this problem. I showed him how I did it and he liked my way."  Read more ...
  
By Marion Leonard

Work Places are a favorite time in my classroom. The room bursts with positive energy as students are practicing, learning, and mastering their math skills. I've found this an excellent time to "dipstick" for clarity and understanding. Establishing Work Place routines takes time and practice, though.  
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By Lori Bluemel

Sometimes at this time of year I get caught up in the get-ready-for-the-state-test frenzy rather than remembering how crucial it is for students to voice their thoughts with each other and the larger group. Read more ...
  

By Lisa Lord

Here's what I learned when a colleague video-recorded my class recently: we teachers miss a lot! In the video I could see myself responding in great detail to one group's work, helping them see what they'd accomplished and leading them on to the next steps. Read more ...

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