Mathematics and Scientific Inquiry

I agree that when we are planning our math lessons to look at the math cores from the grade before, our grade, and the grade after.  This will help us understand where the students are coming from with their base knowledge, what they need to know at the end of the year, and what they are going to learn in the net grade level.  I agree with playing games with mathematical elements.  Games engage students with the words, "We are going to play a game."  They see it as fun and they learn or practice what they need by playing it.  My mentor teacher had played games almost everyday in class so far.  They students enjoy it and they stay engaged.

Til next time, 

Ali