by Leanne Luttrell | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
Have you tried Chinese match puzzles? These fun, engaging puzzles are a great way to build visual thinking skills! This episode focuses on puzzles involving squares. If students do not see the answer, how can we question them in a way that builds visual thinking...
by Leanne Luttrell | Feb 8, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Blog, Challenges, General
Do you love a puzzle? I do! We know brainteasers and logic puzzles are both engaging and challenging! We also know visual representations are a great way to develop algebraic concepts. In this series, we will explore puzzles that require critical thinking, build...
by Leanne Luttrell | Feb 1, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Blog, Challenges, General
Do you love a puzzle? I do! We know brainteasers and logic puzzles are both engaging and challenging! We also know visual representations are a great way to develop algebraic concepts. In this series, we will explore puzzles that require critical thinking, build...
by Leanne Luttrell | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
Do you love a puzzle? I do! We know brainteasers and logic puzzles are both engaging and challenging! We also know visual representations are a great way to develop algebraic concepts. In this series, we will explore puzzles that require critical thinking, build...
by Leanne Luttrell | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
In education, there is a lot of discussion regarding fluency. NCTM has a position statement that is worth reading. Students should develop a conceptual understanding through problem solving and derive strategies for determining solutions. (We have another video on...
by Leanne Luttrell | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, General, Numbers (Base 10 and Fractions)
Today, someone posted a great question and picture on social media. The student perseverance is impressive, but how can teachers help students with this type of thinking move to a more efficient solution? In my experience, those students need tasks that are designed...
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