It’s finally autumn, and here in Chicago that means there’s a feeling of foreboding in the air about when winter’s going to hit. A small comfort in the changing weather is that it offers some opportunities for winter math activities, specifically those that are relevant to students’ personal experiences. Perhaps as a part of a…
El martes 23 de junio de 2015 marcó la fecha del último día de aprendizaje del programa Innovations, que concluyó tras cuatro años de desarrollo profesional intensivo en matemáticas. Los profesores de las siete escuelas que participan en el programa se reunieron para reflexionar en profundidad sobre los primeros conceptos matemáticos en un último laboratorio de aprendizaje, el último de los más de 15 que ha durado el programa....
From recognizing octagonal stop signs to remembering where the cookies are stored, children encounter geometry early and often. Regularly engaging children with some of the names, rules, and applications involved in geometry will allow them to make the most of their natural skills in this area. There are plenty of children's books that kids love…