Archive for February, 2009

Beyond Slices of Pizza: Teaching Fractions Effectively, part 3

The final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel paid close attention to “proficiency with fractions…for such proficiency is foundational for algebra and, at the present time, seems to be severely underdeveloped.” This webcast, broadcast in September 2008, showcases best practices when it comes to the teaching of fractions. How do teachers and school district personnel ensure deep “conceptual and procedural knowledge of fractions,” as stated by the national math panel report? The webcast features videotaped segments from Dr. Hung-Hsi Wu’s Mathematics Professional Development Institute – the famous “Wu Institute” – an intensive three-week summer course that addresses the mathematics needed for teaching number sense in K-7 classrooms. Also featured are Dr

Feb 02, 2009 | 0 comments View Post

Notes from the Classroom

I had no idea it had been over 2 weeks since I’ve written! I keep thinking that I’ll make some notes in the evening and then after dinner I’m so tired, I just fall into bed. To catch you up, here is what I wrote for the school newsletter:”Upon our return from the Winter Break we have gotten right down to business. We’ve used math, language, and art skills to make personal calendars. (If March begins on Sunday and has 31 days, on what day of the week does it end? List as many words as you can

Feb 01, 2009 | 0 comments View Post

Beyond Slices of Pizza: Teaching Fractions Effectively, part 2

The final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel paid close attention to “proficiency with fractions…for such proficiency is foundational for algebra and, at the present time, seems to be severely underdeveloped.” This webcast, broadcast in September 2008, showcases best practices when it comes to the teaching of fractions. How do teachers and school district personnel ensure deep “conceptual and procedural knowledge of fractions,” as stated by the national math panel report? The webcast features videotaped segments from Dr. Hung-Hsi Wu’s Mathematics Professional Development Institute – the famous “Wu Institute” – an intensive three-week summer course that addresses the mathematics needed for teaching number sense in K-7 classrooms

Feb 01, 2009 | 0 comments View Post
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