Many teachers need to supplement their Geometry curriculum. Lessons created by Word and Numbers and Ohio’s instructional supports aligned with the van Hiele Model of Geometric Thinking can help. They offer effective strategies to enhance student learning in geometry. These strategies emphasize hands-on activities and real-world connections.
The activity inspired by “Elevator Magic” by Stuart J. Murphy engages early elementary and middle school students in teaching subtraction with whole numbers and integers. It combines storytelling with creativity, allowing students to draw an elevator journey while solving equations at each stop, enhancing their mathematical understanding through imaginative learning.
The post emphasizes the true meaning of Thanksgiving as a time for gratitude, suggesting a math activity centered on counting blessings across various grade levels. It links counting to mathematical concepts, ranging from basic counting in early grades to statistics and infinity in higher grades, encouraging reflection and service to others during the holiday.
