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    • Math Syllabus Bootcamp Part 4: Anchor Problems. A Hilbert-ian approach to curriculum mapping
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Category: manipulatives

01/17/201201/25/2020 Geoff algebra, manipulatives, tasks

“Equation Ratscrew”

I used to love "Egyptian Ratscrew" (also called "Egyptian Rat Slap" for the more easily offended I suppose). We used to play it all the time in my Physics/Calculus class. It combined the speed of "Speed" with the ferocity of "Spoons" without all the injuries. True, I'm guessing "Equation Ratscrew" won't engender quite the excitement … Continue reading “Equation Ratscrew”

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    Common Core Problem Based Curriculum Maps
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    Routines, Lessons, Problems, and Projects: the DNA of your math classroom
  • Five steps to plan a problem based lesson
    Five steps to plan a problem based lesson
  • Here are your Algebra 1 and Geometry Problem Based Learning curriculum maps.
    Here are your Algebra 1 and Geometry Problem Based Learning curriculum maps.
  • Routines: the driving beat of your class
    Routines: the driving beat of your class
  • Seven (Sneaky) Activities To Get Your Students Talking Mathematically
    Seven (Sneaky) Activities To Get Your Students Talking Mathematically
  • A DRAFT rubric to assess the Common Core State Standards of Mathematical Practice
    A DRAFT rubric to assess the Common Core State Standards of Mathematical Practice
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    The next steps in classroom conversation orchestration
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    The Pizza Casbah 30-inch pizza challenge
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