by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 26, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Challenges, General, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
Are you curious about our Building Problem Solving Strategies series? In this episode, we share an example of a problem and student work. What are the benefits of incorporating these types of problems? What should you expect? What important things should we...
by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Are you curious about our Problem of the Week series? In this episode, we introduce a problem from our fourth grade series along with student work samples. We will look at some mistakes in student work, also. What does that tell us about their understanding? What...
by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
Are you curious about our Problem of the Week series? In this episode, we introduce a problem from our first grade series along with student work samples. We’ll also discuss some important things to consider when evaluating word problems from any source. Helping...
by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 5, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Blog, Challenges, General, Logic/Critical Thinking
What tasks can be used to help 8th grade students understand two-way frequency tables AND help 3rd graders write equations with variables? These puzzles are challenging, engaging, and fun! In episode 1, we introduced two-circle Venn diagram logic puzzles. This...
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...
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