Episode 48: The Homework Wars
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss problems and solutions about homework.
CHALLENGE: Think about the homework you send home. If you have other solutions to The Homework Wars, let us know!
Episode 47: The Forgotten Standards - Standards for Mathematical Practice
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
CHALLENGE: Dive into the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Episode 46: Game On!
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six games to play in your classroom.
CHALLENGE: Play a game with you students! Let us know how it goes! Also, let us know YOUR favorite games to play in the classroom!
Episode 45: Engaging Anonymous Learners
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss five ways to engage anonymous learners.
CHALLENGE: Have your students do a non-curricular task this week.
Episode 44: Let Them Learn Part 2
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss ways to let the students learn.
CHALLENGE: Sit next to a student and listen to his or her thinking!
Episode 43: Let Them Learn Part 1
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss ways to let the students learn.
CHALLENGE: Sit next to a student and listen to his or her thinking!
Episode 42: NOT PEMDAS
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Order of Operations and that it’s not called PEMDAS.
CHALLENGE: Investigate the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition and Multiplication. Dive into that!
Episode 41: A Passion for Learning
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss how to ignite students’ and teachers’ passions for learning.
CHALLENGE: One thing. Learn or change one thing this week.
Episode 40: Division Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different division strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of dividing than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 39: Multiplication Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different multiplication strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of multiplying than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 38: Subtraction Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different subtraction strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of subtracting than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 37: Addition Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different addition strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of adding than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 36: Subitizing For All
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss what subitizing is, how beneficial it is for all grade levels, and where to get free resources.
CHALLENGE: Try subitizing with your students. Let us know how it goes!
Episode 35: Not Around the World, Around the Circle
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the Number Sense Routines Choral Counting and Counting Around the Circle.
CHALLENGE: Learn more about Count Around the Circle and Choral Counting. Try one of these Number Sense Routines in your classroom and let us know how it turns out.
Episode 34: Avoiding the Ineffective Keyword Strategy
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the article Avoiding the Ineffective Keyword Strategy.
CHALLENGE: Read the article and let us know what you think about it. Also, if you have any other great articles that you’ve read, let us know about them!
Episode 33: Tools, Models, and Strategies
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the differences and similarities with tools, models, and strategies.
CHALLENGE: What tools, models, and strategies really work for your class?
Episode 32: Second Quarter Reflections
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the continuing challenges and realities of the second nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year.
CHALLENGE: Share your Second Quarter Reflections with us.
Episode 31: If We Ruled the Math Block
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss what their classrooms would be like if there were no scheduling restrictions for their math block.
CHALLENGE: If you ruled your math block, what would it look like in your classroom?
Episode 30: Number Line Number Sense Routines
In this episode, Laura and Karina share their new (and free!) Number Line Number Sense Routines.
CHALLENGE: Try out a Number Line Number Sense Routine (#NLNSR) and include pictures when you tweet!
Episode 29: Are They REALLY Falling Behind?
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the ridiculousness of people saying that our students are falling behind man-made standards.
CHALLENGE: Go to www.LearningThroughMath.com, find the CPA Template, fill it out, and share your results with us on Twitter @LauraAndKarina or email us at learningthroughmath@gmail.com.