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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and the Common Core

The Common Core State Standards emphasize the need to make sense of multiplying and dividing fractions: “Students [also] use the meaning of fractions, of multiplication and division, and the relationship between multiplication and division to understand and explain why the procedures for multiplying and dividing fractions make sense.” (CCSS, page 33)

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Posted by Robyn Silbey on Sep. 23, 2011

Invisible Disabilities - Don't forget your students with Learning Disabilities

It's another school year and the other day I got to work with a great teacher who works with students with learning disabilities, as well as Tier II and III students in our RtI model. 

I was helping her learn how to use her new interactive whiteboard and we began talking about some of her students who struggle with fractions, which led to a trip to...

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Posted by Matthew Press on Sep. 13, 2011

Hey Elementary Math Teachers! Reach Out and Be Rewarded

One of the best investments teachers can make during the first week of school is to touch base with the parent(s) of each child in the class. Call home in the late afternoon, early evening, or over the weekend. Tell parents that you are calling everyone in the class. Introduce yourself as your child’s teacher and add that you are delighted to have their child in your class. When you...

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Posted by Robyn Silbey on Aug. 19, 2011

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Conceptua Fractions Data Reporting Part 5

Final Questions

1. How would you prioritize (1) interactive on-screen reports, (2) printed reports, (3), PDF output, and (4) data export? Which of these are must-haves?

2. Should...

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Posted by David Robertshaw on Feb. 2, 2012

Conceptua Fractions Data Reporting Part 4c

Performance – Single Big idea

This family of reports focuses on performance by Schools and Classrooms. Similar to the last report, this one shows progress through the Topics, but...

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Posted by David Robertshaw on Feb. 2, 2012

Conceptua Fractions Data Reporting Part 4b

Performance – Topics and Standards

 This report focuses on performance on Topics, Big Ideas, and Common Core State Standards. It shows, for all schools or for a single school...

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Posted by David Robertshaw on Feb. 2, 2012