by Shannon Samulski | Oct 29, 2015 | *Math Practices, *Word Problems, Audience - K-5
An anchor task is a problem given to students at the beginning of a math block that provides an opportunity to activate prior knowledge, requires students to collaborate and ask questions of each other, and promotes an environment for students to productively struggle...
by Shannon Samulski | Oct 16, 2015 | *Math Practices, *Number Talks, *Numeracy, Audience - Lower Elementary (K-2)
So you know you should be incorporating number talks into your classroom, but maybe you’re just not sure what they are all about and how to get started. Well today’s blog will help give you the information you need to understand what number talks are all...
by Shannon Samulski | Oct 9, 2015 | *Addition, *Math Workshop, *Numeracy, *Subtraction, *Technology
Are you looking for ways to incorporate more technology into your classroom? Check out these apps that go beyond traditional flash card games to show relationships between numbers and build fluency. You could use them as a station in math workshop, for free time, or...