Playlist: Bookmarks
How Many Ways: Fraction Addition 234
How many different ways can you make this fraction addition statement true using only the digits one through nine?
Changing Coordinating Conjunctions
What happens when we switch out a “but” with a “so”? An “and” with a “for”? How can such tiny words make such big differences?
Ambiguous Sentences
Rather than just demand that students “write clearly,” we’ll explore the hazards of poorly written sentences… and maybe create one of our own!
How Many Ways: Fraction Equivalence
How many different ways can you make this math statement true using only the digits one through nine?
Writing A Story About Fraction Equivalence
When fractions take on a new denominator, it’s as if they’re wearing a disguise – same value, new look. So let’s write a story about fraction equivalence starring a fraction who needs to fit in with a new group.
Math Curiosity: Magic Squares
Imagine a 3×3 square in which every row, column, and diagonal have the same sum. That’s a magic square!
Pronouns With Too Many Antecedents
What happens when a pronoun could refer to more than one noun? Big problems!
The Resiliency Tournament
Your students will set up a tournament to determine which person or character best demonstrated resiliency.
The Thinking Hats
So… do your students moan when forced to work in a group? Part of the problem is that lack the structure to work well with peers. Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats are a perfect tool to help with this problem.
Discovering Pi With Sticky Notes
Pi is mysterious and strange! Why not let students discover it on their own?
An App For A Historical Figure
What kind of an app could have helped Abe Lincoln accomplish his goals?
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Nothing could possibly go wrong with a love potion on the loose!