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Tag Archives: Common Core Standards
The New Way of Subtracting – Crushing a Facebook Meme
The New Common Core Subtraction isn’t so new – check it out with money! Continue Reading →
Does the Common Core say 3 times 4 is 11?
Do the Common Core State Standards really tell you to teach 3 times 4 is 11? Or is there more to the hype? Continue Reading →
Some Thoughts on the Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards promote flexible and critical thinking. But the way they’re written make me want to play “check the boxes.” Continue Reading →
Math Standards and Competencies: Converting the TEKS into Plain English
Do you have to follow state or national standards? Have you translated them into plain English? Here are a few as examples. Continue Reading →
6 Ways Learning Math Is Like Being in a Casino
I’m always thinking math learning and this week I’m seeing casinos in Las Vegas at a conference. I’m noticing some comparisons… Continue Reading →