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Tag: Geometry & Spatial Sense

Understanding Surface Area

Posted on November 14, 2018Categories Math Lesson

Measuring surface area continues to be a challenge for many students in the junior grades.  Recently someone was asking me about this, so here are a few thoughts. EQAO Problem:  The container of popcorn shown is in the shape of a rectangular prism.  What is the smallest amount of paper … More Understanding Surface Area »

Summer Fun and Learning

Posted on November 17, 2017January 4, 2018Categories Family Math

I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and I look for ways to engage them in activities that promote their math and literacy skills.  In anticipation of our days summer days together, I made a trip to the dollar store for materials to build with.  I came home with a … More Summer Fun and Learning »

Success Criteria – Timing is Everything!

Posted on March 31, 2016January 15, 2018Categories Math Lesson

When it comes to math, I have mixed feelings about success criteria at times.  Yes, I believe that it is important for students to know what they need to do in order to be successful, but if we want students to solve problems in a way that makes sense to … More Success Criteria – Timing is Everything! »

Play-based Learning at Home

Posted on August 26, 2015January 15, 2018Categories Family Math

As a grandparent I have so much fun playing with my grandchildren in a way that I do not remember doing so with my own children. Maybe this is because I approach play from a perspective of observing and wondering much like my work in classrooms. I think being less … More Play-based Learning at Home »

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