by Shannon McCartney | Mar 22, 2014 | Differentiation, Math, Workshops
Join me for a Complimentary National Webinar on Thursday, March 27th from 4pm-5pm EDT. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/380488960 It’s important to create a classroom where students make connections and discoveries, work together, ask questions, and pose...
by Shannon McCartney | Feb 4, 2014 | Math, Workshops
Does Common Core Math or just the Paradigm Shift of how we need to teach math differently have you a little overwhelmed? Join me in Nashville (April 9-10) or Atlanta (May 7-8) for a fun-filled two days! Let’s bring back the JOY of teaching mathematics with some...
by Shannon McCartney | Jan 31, 2014 | *Addition, *Early Intervention, *Math Manipulatives, *Numeracy, *Subtraction
What the HECK is a Rekenrek??The Rekenrek has recently emerged on the US mathematical scene as one of the most powerful of all manipulative models for our young students. It was originally developed by math educators and researchers in the Netherlands (although...
by Shannon McCartney | Jan 24, 2014 | Math
Mathematical Practice Standard #2 says: Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively. Basically this means that we can use math in a Contextualized or Decontextualized ways. Contextualized= I can take numbers and put them into real world context Decontextualized= I can take...
by Shannon McCartney | Jan 17, 2014 | *Technology, Math
Looking for a great interactive site to help get across math concepts to the 21st Century child? Check out NCTM Illuminations: Resources for Teaching Math Interactive section. Search by standard and by grade level for different tools such as a spinner, 5 frame...
