by Shannon McCartney | Jan 22, 2016 | Math
You and I more than likely learned math through procedures with concepts we didn’t understand. If I memorized the formula, I would get the answer correct; that is why I like math. However when I was asked to solve the concept within a real-life situation and...
by Shannon McCartney | Jan 15, 2016 | *Multiplication, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5)
I always struggle with getting students to know their facts! I think sometimes we think they will learn it through osmosis with giving mad minutes and hoping for the best. We need to “Go Slow to Go Fast” and need to take time to teach students the concepts...
by Shannon McCartney | Jan 8, 2016 | *Parent Connection
How many of you have asked your child what they did at school and they reply…”Nothing!” Every parent knows that the common “how was your day” question doesn’t elicit the responses that we want, but we keep trying it. Often times children are great at...
by Shannon McCartney | Dec 17, 2015 | *Technology, Management, Workshops
Are you looking for some quality FREE professional development? Strategic Intervention Solutions partners with Staff Development for Educators, and they have some great resources. Check out my list of FREE webinars: ~ K-2 Standard Math Practices ~ 3-5 Standard Math...
by Shannon McCartney | Dec 8, 2015 | *Math Practices, *Parent Connection, *Technology, Audience - K-5
Check out these websites that include tasks and activities that align with the common core and provide students with opportunities to use the 8 Mathematical Practices. Home The founder of the youcubed website is Dr. Jo Boaler from Stanford University. There are many...
