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Episode 183 - The Count - Uncovering Mathematical Structure in Elementary Classrooms Dec 15, 2024

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The Count is an activity from John SanGiovanni's book that turns simple counting into a deep mathematical exploration. In this episode, learn how this routine helps elementary students engage with Math Practice #7 by looking for and making use of mathematical structure. We'll break down how a seemingly simple counting sequence can develop number sense, encourage mathematical thinking, and create a low-pressure environment for pattern recognition.

Key Takeaways:

Learn what "The Count" activity is and how to implement it
Understand how counting can develop deeper mathematical thinking
Questions to help students look for and use the patterns created by the structure of numbers

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Episode 182 - Visual Patterns: The Secret Weapon for Teaching The Math Practices Dec 08, 2024

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Discover how Visual Patterns can transform mathematical thinking in your elementary classroom! Listen in as we explore Fawn Nguyen's powerful activity that engages students in all 8 Standards of Mathematical Practice. Learn how a single activity can help students reason, argue, model, and see the hidden structures in mathematics. This episode is a must-listen for educators looking to make math more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for their students.

Key Takeaways:

Understand how Visual Patterns support mathematical thinking
Learn strategies to engage students across all Math Practice Standards
Discover a low-prep, high-impact math resource

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Episode 181 - Exploring Patterns Through Number Routines Dec 01, 2024

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The predictability of mathematics is one of the things I love about math. There are some great activities you can do in your classroom with your students to help them see & USE that predictability. Last week I shared one (Leaping Numbers) and this week I'm sharing another: Finding One and All. This is a great number routine that is similar, yet different, to Number Strings and is a wonderful way to get your students engaged in Math Practice #7: Look For and Make Use of Structure.

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Episode 180 - Leaping Numbers: a great math activity for exploring patterns Nov 24, 2024

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Want a fun, engaging, and mathematically powerful activity to help keep your students engaged in math until the holiday break? In this episode I'm sharing a new activity by one of my favorite creators, Steve Wyborney, Leaping Numbers. This activity is a great way to get your students doing Standard of Math Practice #7: Look For & Make Use of Structure.

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Episode 179 - A Math Hack That Isn't a Hack Nov 17, 2024

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Math tricks or hacks are everywhere, but which ones should you actually use with your students? I came across one this week on social media and thought I'd use it as an example to give you some ideas on how to approach the use of math tricks in your classroom.

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Episode 178 - Students who struggle with Less Than problems Nov 10, 2024

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This week's episode comes from a question that was sent in about helping students who struggle with math problems that are written differently than kids typically see them. These types of "less than" math problems are strange because kids don't often encounter them in that way even in their own lives. I'm giving you two tips to help students so that these types of problems aren't so difficult for them.

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Episode 177 - Math Misconceptions Nov 03, 2024

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Math Misconceptions might just look like mistakes that your students are making, but they are usually slightly different. Mistakes happen when we don't remember, or remember incorrectly, whereas Misconceptions are rooted in understanding…we believe this is the way it is. Mistakes happen from time to time, and are usually not anything to get too worried about. But Misconceptions stem from a person's understanding of something and if it isn't addressed it will forever be misunderstood. In this episode I'm introducing you to our series of short videos we have put together to start a conversation about math misconceptions kids have in the elementary grade.

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Episode 176 - Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms Oct 27, 2024

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In this episode I'm introducing you to a not-yet-released book about the traps of math algorithms, but it's actually so much more than that. It's about women supporting women and lifting someone up when you see they are doing good instead of trying to tear them down.

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Episode 175 - Always Building Relationships - Rounding Numbers Series Oct 20, 2024

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Rounding numbers should be way more than just a procedure where we ask students to look to see if the number behind is a 5 or higher. Helping elementary students round should be based upon their number sense. In this last episode of the Rounding Numbers series, I'm giving you an acronym to remember to help your students with rounding numbers: ABR. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds

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Episode 174 - Helping Students Understand Magnitude of Numbers - Rounding Numbers Series Oct 13, 2024

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Rounding numbers should be way more than just a procedure where we ask students to look to see if the number behind is a 5 or higher. Helping elementary students round should be based upon their number sense. In this 2nd episode of the Rounding Numbers series, I'm giving my 2nd tip on how to help your students round with understanding. To see this episode instead of just listen, go to https://www.youtube.com/BuildMathMinds

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