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Unlocking Math Mysteries. Paine Intermediate School Nov. 19, 2009. Mrs. Grover used the best math practices that were known in her day. Practice, practice,drill , drill, drill……. Some of the organizations and authors whose work serve as models and guides for our new directions.
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Unlocking Math Mysteries Paine Intermediate School Nov. 19, 2009
Mrs. Grover used the best math practices that were known in her day. Practice, practice,drill, drill, drill…….
Some of the organizations and authors whose work serve as models and guides for our new directions. Author/researchers Marilyn Burns John Van de Walle Fosnot and Dolk Ruth Parker Multiple authors of Investigations Math series Alabama State Course of Study Professional Development Organizations Greater Birmingham Math Partnership National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Today’s math class is interactive. Teachers pose problems and students often work together to prove the solution. Students find multiple strategies to solve a problem.
Students share ideas and help each other grow as mathematicians. There is focus on estimation and determining if an answer is reasonable. Students use thinking and communication skills daily.