Models for math can help us SHOW our math thinking. Strategies can help us solve problems! If you are looking for ideas of how to engage every student in math discussions you need this episode on models for math & strategies for solving problems.
Have you ever thought about how to engage every student in talking about their math strategies? It’s all about making sure their models for math are clear!
In this episode you will learn:
- the difference between models for math and math strategies
- the types of models for math
- how to use models to engage learners in math discussions
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Does any of this sound like you?
You aren’t sure how to help students develop better strategies and models without just showing them? Have you ever considered that models and strategies are connected and related to problem solving. Maybe you’ve never thought about how students can use what they know to acquire more accurate, efficient, and effective. What if I told you that YOUR knowledge of models & strategies can actually help you support your students’ understanding. Today, let’s dive into understanding the difference between models & strategies and how they can help us facilitate problem solving and math discussions.
Books Mentioned in the Episode:
📗Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as
📘Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU
📙Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h
📕5 Practices for Orchestarting Math Discusions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
🤍SUPER helpful document from AchieveTheCore
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