How many times have you needed a game that you can teach your students quickly? We all need math games with few rules that can be played quickly and easily in pairs or small groups. These quick play math games can be taught in 2-3 minutes and rounds can take […]
Read MoreChallenges in Creating the Assessment
No project is without it’s challenges, it is the challenges that allow for growth and encourage new thinking and deeper research. The Number Agility assessment was initially envisioned in response to a challenge. Teachers lack the tools to assess number sense as a stand alone concept the way addition, subtraction, […]
Read MoreCalendar Quest – Daily Number Sense Calendars Months 1 and 2
In my classroom we do a daily math calendar or number sense work out. Each month centers on a different pattern that expands throughout the month. I display the pattern in a calendar pocket chart and we reveal one card each day, building anticipation and encouraging students to revisit the […]
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