When you and your child are struggling through those tough Application, Connection, and Extension exercises, think of this message:
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Becoming a Patient Problem-Solver
Dan Meyers, a math teacher, talks about the cookie cutter curriculum we frequently see (and heck, are much more comfortable with) in schools, and how it does a disservice to our kids by leading them through an unrealistic recipe for problem-solving. He emphasizes the need for our kids to be 'patient problem-solvers' in order to be able to use the math we learn today, tomorrow.
When you and your child are struggling through those tough Application, Connection, and Extension exercises, think of this message:
When you and your child are struggling through those tough Application, Connection, and Extension exercises, think of this message:
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