Archive for the ‘Math Learning’ Category
September 7th, 2011
by Blue in adaptive learning, Math in Real Life, Math Learning, Parent Tips, Parenting, Teaching Math, Uncategorized
Confessions of a DreamBox Parent
When I received that first email from DreamBox, I couldn’t believe my eyes. What an outstanding surprise! All my prayers had been answered. It was like manna from the heavens. My wishes had come true. Well, that might be an exaggeration, but let me tell you, I sure was excited. If you’re anything like me, [...]
August 30th, 2011
by Lisa W in Classroom tips and tools, Elementary teachers, Math Learning
Tuesday Teacher Tips: Model Drawing
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. This summer I attended the workshop, “Introduction to Singapore Math Model Drawing,” presented by Susan Midlarsky. Model drawing is a problem [...]
August 29th, 2011
by Tracy K in adaptive learning, Classroom tips and tools, K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning
On-Demand Webinar: Using Virtual Manipulatives to Jump-Start Your CCSSM Implementation
If you missed our webinar earlier this month on Using Virtual Manipulatives to Jump-Start Your Common Core State Standards Math Implementation, you now have the opportunity to view this webinar on-demand. Webinar: Using Virtual Manipulatives to Jump-Start Your Common Core State Standards Math Implementation Duration: one hour Host: Casey Davidson, Director of Product Marketing at [...]
August 22nd, 2011
by Tracy K in adaptive learning, K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning
2 Days Left to Register: Webinar on Jump-Starting Your CCSSM Implementation
There’s just two days left to register for this free 60-minute webinar designed for K–5 educators preparing to support teachers in implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) in the 2011–2012 school year. Using Virtual Manipulatives to Jump-Start Your Common Core State Standards Math ImplementationDate: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM PDT to [...]
August 15th, 2011
by Neal M in Classroom tips and tools, Elementary teachers, K-2 Curriculum, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Face Value or Place Value?
Throughout my teaching career, I’ve found that an understanding of place value is often at the root of a student’s struggle with math. Some researchers say we introduce place value too soon, others say we don’t do it soon enough. The Common Core Math Standards tell us to begin place value instruction as early as Kindergarten [...]
August 10th, 2011
by Tracy H in adaptive learning, K-3 Curriculum, Math Learning
Webinar: Using Virtual Manipulatives to Jump-Start Your CCSSM Implementation
Join us for a free 60-minute webinar designed for K–5 educators preparing to support teachers in implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) in the 2011–2012 school year. Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT Cost: FREE Host: Casey Davidson, Director of Product Marketing at DreamBox Learning Presenter: [...]
August 9th, 2011
by Lisa W in Classroom tips and tools, Elementary teachers, Math Learning
Tuesday Teacher Tips: Two of Everything
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. About the Book I was recently introduced to the book Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale (1993) retold by Lily Toy [...]
March 22nd, 2011
by Lisa W in Classroom tips and tools, Elementary teachers, Math Learning
Tuesday Teacher Tips: Multiplication Posters
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Recently my class made interactive posters, covering the school walls with multiplication facts. My students love seeing other kids in school—fellow third graders, [...]
December 15th, 2010
by Sherry B in Classroom tips and tools, Math Learning, Teaching Math
Teaching Math Vocabulary
In a child’s everyday life, the meanings of words used in their general usage are often very different from their mathematical meanings such as similar, even, odd, multiply, factor, prime, and power. Talk to your students about the difference in meanings when common words have special mathematical meanings. For example: Joseph was scared, even his [...]
October 7th, 2010
by David G in Math Learning
Curriculum Progression and The Carnival
I recently received this letter from a parent: I am concerned that the amount of time my sons spend in the “Carnival” part of DreamBox may be affecting the speed of their progress. Do my children advance in placement when they spend their time at the Carnival and in My House? Or should I primarily [...]
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