We believe it is important for students to understand where they are to figure out where they are going in terms of math understanding. We are transparent in ensuring students know what they are expected to learn. They are given multiple opportunities to self-reflect on their own understanding, their performance, and their participation in groups. They are asked to reflect on their areas of strength and understanding, their "stretches" or areas for growth, and set goals for how to improve.
Furthermore, some of the latest research on brain development in children shows that students learn best when they are active and collaborating with their peers. Thus, we encourage our students to be standing at times in math, working with their peers, and using vertical white boards to complete math problems. Most of the independent practice they do will be after they have had a substantial amount of time grappling through a few problems in groups on the whiteboard. Many of the complex word problems are from a website called YouCubed. This is a program based out of Stanford University that promotes deep thinking in math.
If you have any questions about how the math class is run in our room, please feel free to contact us and we'd be happy to help explain further!
Furthermore, some of the latest research on brain development in children shows that students learn best when they are active and collaborating with their peers. Thus, we encourage our students to be standing at times in math, working with their peers, and using vertical white boards to complete math problems. Most of the independent practice they do will be after they have had a substantial amount of time grappling through a few problems in groups on the whiteboard. Many of the complex word problems are from a website called YouCubed. This is a program based out of Stanford University that promotes deep thinking in math.
If you have any questions about how the math class is run in our room, please feel free to contact us and we'd be happy to help explain further!