Students Learn to Try Multiple Strategies to Solve Math Problems
Young students learn how to explain their math reasoning and thinking using math strategies. Students can verbalize how they solve math problems and share their thinking process. Multiple strategies are taught and students have choices and voice in what strategy they use. Students are encouraged to try multiple ways/strategies to solve math problems. Early on students are presented with concrete strategies that continually evolve into more complex and higher-order problem-solving tactics. Students have ownership in the way they approach and solve math problems.
Challenges or Obstacles:
- Money to purchase manipulatives
Benefits and Successes:
- Students have a voice in explaining their thinking/thought process
- Teachers can assess how students are learning and thinking
- Multiple strategies are presented for students to utilize
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Submitted by: Renee Huffman and Amber Marcum, Burris Laboratory School