This summer I am taking 2 math classes. The first one (An Intro to Singapore Math) started this week. Our district does not use Singapore Math, but I'm always looking for new ideas. So far what I like about Singapore Math is how they go from contrete to pictorial to abstract. Reflecting on how I teach math I have to say that the pictorial part is lacking and now it makes sense as to why students struggle with the abstract. I really think that this sequence gives students a solid understanding of basic concepts and relationships before working at the abstract level.
After searching the internet for ideas I came across these websties:
Number Bond Machines
Bonds of Ten
Number Bonds Game
Math Word Problems
Well that's it for now
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