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Mind-stretching brain games and
conversation starters.
It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge,
strengthening character, and having fun!
Conceptualizing Math - Multi-Step Operations
One of the big changes in standardized Math assessments is the requirement
that students use language to explain the thought processes behind the
solutions. THIS IS HARD! But as in any other skill, the more you do it the
easier it becomes.
Practice making verbal explanations of multi-step problems. Easier problems
would be adding 3 or more numbers, carrying and borrowing (renaming) in addition
and subtraction. Then to make it tougher, analyze multiplication of larger
numbers that includes an addition step. Or, long division that requires
multiplication and subtractions.
During your discussions, always keep in mind that this exercise can be very
frustrating for some people. No pushing! Small steps still cover a lot of
distance.
Every child is gifted
Children Have All Kinds Of Gifts
What Was It? - The Most
Important Lesson You Learned
I was four or five years old and the carnival was in town. We only had enough
money for each of us children to ride just one ride. My brothers and sisters
made their choices and enjoyed their rides.
Dad asked me which ride I wanted to ride several times while the others were
experiencing their chills and thrills. My sister had picked the merry-go-round.
I was thinking that I would choose the merry-go-round, too.
But when my dad asked me again which ride I wanted, I again said, "I don't
know. I can't decide."
My dad said, "If you can't decide in one more minute, we are all leaving."
Guess what? He meant what he said. We left the carnival and I did not ride on
any of the rides. Now I am one of the most decisive people on the planet. I can
make up my mind in a matter of seconds!
What is the important lesson you learned?
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