As a class we have started to solve addition word problems and discuss the three most important things to have when solving a word problem. Those three things are a number sentence, labels and a picture to show their thinking.
Throughout Math Workshop we have been solving problems together and each mathematician has a chance to solve a problem on their own. We take turns explaining our thinking and examining other mathematicians work to see similarities and differences!
Above you can see how we solved this one problem together. Making sure that the number sentence is labeled using the first letter of the word to identify what it is, also making sure at the sum to write out the full label and finally circle the answer. 5b+3b=8balls
As a group we also discussed the importance of how to draw the picture to show our work. The picture is an important part so that the reader can follow the mathematician's thinking. Our mathematicians use dice a lot and talked about how we can use dice patterns to share our thinking. Making sure that our drawing is also labeled appropriately.
It is amazing to see everyone's thought process and the way each friend supports each other throughout the whole process!
I hope you are enjoying the snow!
Love,
Miss Brehm
Throughout Math Workshop we have been solving problems together and each mathematician has a chance to solve a problem on their own. We take turns explaining our thinking and examining other mathematicians work to see similarities and differences!
Above you can see how we solved this one problem together. Making sure that the number sentence is labeled using the first letter of the word to identify what it is, also making sure at the sum to write out the full label and finally circle the answer. 5b+3b=8balls
As a group we also discussed the importance of how to draw the picture to show our work. The picture is an important part so that the reader can follow the mathematician's thinking. Our mathematicians use dice a lot and talked about how we can use dice patterns to share our thinking. Making sure that our drawing is also labeled appropriately.
It is amazing to see everyone's thought process and the way each friend supports each other throughout the whole process!
I hope you are enjoying the snow!
Love,
Miss Brehm
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