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Alternative Algorithms. Governor’s Institute for Math July, 2005 Presented by Robin Musto and Bonnie Bair. Alternative Algorithms. Did you know that 30% of students cannot solve problems using the traditional methods? Do you remember students who struggled over long division?
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Alternative Algorithms Governor’s Institute for Math July, 2005 Presented by Robin Musto and Bonnie Bair
Alternative Algorithms • Did you know that 30% of students cannot solve problems using the traditional methods? • Do you remember students who struggled over long division? • Are they in your classroom now?
Alternative Algorithms • What is an algorithm, and why would we need more than we already have? • What? • Why? • Wow! AWESOME!
Alternative Algorithms • Our kids don’t need to feel this way!
Alternative Algorithms • My chat with Friede and the resulting benefits
Alternative Algorithms • Introduction of Bonnie • Grade Three Teacher • PSSA Grade 3 Math Committee for PDE • Remedial Reading Teacher • Our algorithm expert!
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