by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 29, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Blog, Challenges, General, Problem Solving
What tasks can be used to help 8th grade students understand two-way frequency tables AND help 3rd graders write equations with variables? In today’s episode we are using two-circle Venn diagram logic puzzles. Venn diagrams are often used to understand...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General, Parents
SET game is the recipient of over 25 awards, including Mensa Select! Students of all ages love to play because it is fun, but it also builds important thinking skills! The history of SET is interesting, too! Research shows that visual/spatial thinking is an...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
What skills are most important, and how do you build them? “Top U.S. Companies: These are the Skills Students Need in a Post-Pandemic World” was published by EducationWeek last week. The entire article is worth reading, but here is a quote: McKinsey & Company...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
In “How Many Squares”, students learned new strategies and were given an additional square challenge! In this episode, we will build on the strategies discussed in episode 2 to solve the last square challenge. We’ll then apply those strategies to a...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Teaching Strategies
What do a great math class and a daffodil have in common? I am always excited to see daffodils! Not only are they beautiful, but they are one of the first signs of spring! A few are blooming in my yard, and I think of each one as an exciting ‘first impression’ of...
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