Mathematics Portfolio
my beliefs and practices

I believe:

  • the concrete level of concept development is an essential step for children of all ages. 

  • learning math should take place in a real world context that is both relevant and interesting to students. 

  • technology, used properly, is instrumental to the understanding and internalization of important mathematical concepts.

  • integration of mathematical learning into the other subject disciplines is both natural and crucial.

 

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The 'Bug Box', as I call it, is a very useful math tool for Kindergarten children . . . more

 This picture is from a lesson thatThis picture is from a lesson that integrates Math and L. Arts. links Language Arts and Mathematics in the exploration of the 3-D shapes and the story of Goldilocks . . . more
Making Math Real and Relevant
This graph is from a lesson plan that I developed that integrates math with social studies . . . more  		This collage is a combination of Math, Science, Art and Health the . . . moreOrdering a variety of objects on a surface -- or a Collage

I would like to see Math symbolized by games and fun objectsMath should no longer be seen as merely abstraction like this animated gif seems to imply.  Instead we need to find authentic, concrete ways of exploring abstract concepts for all students not merely those in grades K-4!  . . . more