A Collection of Math Lessons: From Grades 6 Through 8This is one of a series of three books that presents practical, classroom-tested ideas for teaching mathematics through problem solving. |
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... explain ? " I asked . Several hands went up . " It's like number 2 , " Juliette said , " the one that Robert said . " " That's right , " I answered , “ and the explanation is fairly clear . There is some missing information , however ...
... explain ? " I asked . Several hands went up . " It's like number 2 , " Juliette said , " the one that Robert said . " " That's right , " I answered , “ and the explanation is fairly clear . There is some missing information , however ...
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... explain that to Rachel ? " I asked . " I can , " Jesse said . " Adding 1 to each side is adding 4 altogether , and those 4 are on the border , so the border gets bigger by 4. " " Is there another way to say that ? " I probed . There ...
... explain that to Rachel ? " I asked . " I can , " Jesse said . " Adding 1 to each side is adding 4 altogether , and those 4 are on the border , so the border gets bigger by 4. " " Is there another way to say that ? " I probed . There ...
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... explain how they got them and why they make sense . When asked to explain their thinking , students learn that it's their thinking that's being valued , not merely being right . I called on Percy . " It's $ 50 , " he said . " Explain ...
... explain how they got them and why they make sense . When asked to explain their thinking , students learn that it's their thinking that's being valued , not merely being right . I called on Percy . " It's $ 50 , " he said . " Explain ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Introducing Algebra | 25 |
Patterns and Functions | 43 |
Copyright | |
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