by natbanting 
Rationale: Create a game that embeds the skills of adding and subtracting integers into a conceptual decision making structure. Objective: Insert a set of integers into a 4-by-4 grid so that the sums of the rows and columns is a minimum. Game Set-up: All the students need is the game board and the list of …
by natbanting
Let it be known that Sadie Estrella is a Hawaiian treasure. She made her way north for SUM2015 in Saskatoon and I got the opportunity to learn from her about counting circles (as well as share an eventful dinner). It is probably good to understand her work on counting circles before reading a couple of ideas I had during …
by natbanting
I joined a middle years math community organized by my school division. I have a growing interest in the transition of students from middle school to high school because many of the tasks I use or create get at middle years content. I’m wondering what knowledge students come to my room with and what atmosphere …
by natbanting
Math 9 poses the specific challenge of pre-assessment. The wave of administrative details (lockers, fees, photos, textbooks, tryouts, etc.) creates a logistical whirlwind for teachers. On top of that, you have no clue who (most) of these new students are, or what their mathematical history is. Our department gives a short pre-skills exam to help with this process, …