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Differentiation Posts
Problem Solving Series: Comparison Model Drawings (Addition/Subtraction)
Comparison bars are taught as early as first grade. They are actually the reason why the T-charts we talked about in an earlier post in this series can really confuse kids when they are problem solving. Sometimes, when we say “how many more does someone have?” kids...
Problem Solving Series: Part/Whole Problems for Model Drawings
Younger learners want to get right to answer, but it’s really important to adhere to the process and “go slow to go fast.” Kids have to understand what the problem is asking so that when problems become more complex, they have a consistent system in place to help them attack them with confidence.
Putting the C back in CPA with the Math Salad Bar
We want to put the C back in CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract). Of course, C stands for concrete, but it also stands for careful planning!
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