To introduce graphing rational numbers, Ss worked in small groups to complete this task. Afterwards, we discussed how they felt about the task & what I did when they began to productively struggle.

My 6th gr mathematicians ❤️ Name That Number!

Thanks Emily Freeland for this reminder! Sometimes I get caught up in the behavior that I don’t take a step back & ask “Why?”.

It’s the little things!

Ss were given an integer or rational number. Without talking, they had to put themselves in order from least to greatest. They did a phenomenal job!

We have to 🛑 turning mathematics into only procedures & steps to follow. It robs Ss of thinking & reasoning!

Today in 6th grade math….Math Yapper

Writing at least 2 strengths (Can be content specific or behaviors) on EVERY student’s unit test (Regardless of grade). Focusing on their assets! karen Karp

Even 6th gr mathematicians like to have time to “explore” the manipulatives before using them to make arrays to determine the factors of a given number.

I’d say my 6th gr Ss liked doing Steve Wyborney Esti-Mysteries this week for their number sense routine.

100% truth!

My 6th gr Ss completed Illustrative Mathematics task (Video Game Credits) & shared their 🤔ing. Which fraction is > & how many minutes can be played if 1/4 credit is 1 min & she has 7/8 credits. There was some productive struggle happening!

Today in small groups, my 6th grade Ss used fraction tiles to model division.

My great nephew asked me to come push him on the swing. He said, “We can do math”!

Trying to conceptually teach a concept where they were previously taught a trick or procedure (& most are doing it incorrectly) has been a struggle! I ask why does it work, why do you….”Because that’s what my T taught me”.

Having never taught 6th gr math before, I like to develop my pedagogical understanding of the concept I’m getting ready to teach. Of course this is my go to! karen Karp Jennifer BayWilliams

“When Ss are only taught strictly procedural approaches, they forget.” Tell me about it karen Karp Jennifer BayWilliams! I’m witnessing it first hand w/my 6th gr. Ss.