Mathematics
Entrance & Exit CardsDuring math I would use assessments to check in with students to see if the students are understanding the curriculum. These would be problem that we looked at the previous day or worked on that day in class. The students would be given a small sheet of paper to complete at either the end or the beginning of a class. This would help me edit and guide my instruction in order to enhance students learning of mathematical concepts.
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ManipulativesI also use manipulatives in math class in order to help students grasp concepts. During my units, the students used manipulatives to show the value of a whole number, a fraction, and even a decimal. During my unit my students used Valentine's Day candy as a manipulative in a probability lesson.
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Valentine's Day Math
On Valentine's Day our team wanted to do something to celebrate this holiday. Instead of having a party in class, I decided to teach a Valentine's Day math lesson that gave the students the ability to have Valentine's Day fun while learning about math. Every student was given a box of Valentine's Day conversation hearts including myself. Their goal was to use the information in their boxes to determine the type of hearts that are in my box. The only information I gave the students were the number of hearts in my box. The students were in groups of four, and they can use information that are in their boxes. The group who had the closest guess received a Valentine's Day treat.
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