Posts Tagged ‘math’
It's More than an Algorithm
From the desk of Carol C… When I think of math, especially in elementary school, I think of trying to memorize the multiplication tables in fourth grade. It was difficult for me to commit these facts to memory despite daily practice with flashcards and worksheets. When I finally learned all of the facts, I didn’t…
Read MoreLaney Sammons- Guided Math Workshop
ERG is proud to continue a tradition of excellence for the Summer of 2014! Laney Sammons, an expert in Guided Math, will be with ERG on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Registration & continental breakfast at 8:00) at The Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, Winston-Salem, NC Click HERE for full details…
Read MorePromoting Math Problem Solving Skills in Young Children
From the desk of Leigh Ann… “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” ~ Albert Einstein The Common Core encourages us to build our students’ math problem solving skills – focusing on the process as much as the outcome. Modeling math problem solving strategies and talking about the process is…
Read MoreRegister NOW for ERG Summer 2014 Events!
Click HERE to register for ERG Summer Events Click HERE for details about Laney Sammons -Guided Math K-8 Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Hawthorne Inn, Winston-Salem, NC $195.00 per person Click HERE for details about Burkins and Yaris-Reading Wellness Thursday, July 24, 2014 in the Raleigh/RTP Area (Location to be confirmed by January 1)…
Read MoreJourney To Becoming a Better Math Teacher
From the desk of Carol C… I have always enjoyed teaching math. There are clear systems to use, right and wrong answers, and constants. Algorithms are wonderful. Math: teach by using the textbook exclusively, hand out worksheets that are correlated to the pages studied, and teach what a few key words found in story problems…
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