*Technology Posts

Importance of Numeracy Screening Part 2: Conservation

Importance of Numeracy Screening Part 2: Conservation

Think about the idea of number quantity and the ten frame and compare it to phonemic awareness and words – we want students to achieve literacy in both areas. Students  must be able to play with these things, changing them in their heads in a way that makes sense.

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Abacus Fun: Part 2

Abacus Fun: Part 2

An abacus is so much more than just a “simple device” for counting or adding, with applications that extend into much higher level operations and concepts.

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Do you Desmos?

Do you Desmos?

If you thought Desmos was just for middle/high school students (like me!), you would be wrong! I recently developed a whole new appreciation and excitement for using this amazing tool in elementary school! I learned about Desmos from a colleague, Emily Kappel...

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Math Workshop Series: Math with Tools/Tech/Problem Solving

Math Workshop Series: Math with Tools/Tech/Problem Solving

The focus of this station in the Math Workshop is higher-order thinking and concrete application of math skills. This will be developed differently in each grade level.   This station has three names because there is a progression that takes place as students move...

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