It's that time again... back to school! While the Sunday Scaries are real, few things make me more excited than setting up a classroom. My teacher imagination runs wild imagining all the areas dedicated to learning and growing. I can ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series: Putting it All Together
In my last five posts, I've gone a DEEP dive into Lesh's Translation Model and Mathematical Representations. In case you've missed any of the representations along the way, be sure to check them ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series Part 5: Contextual Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, we are taking a look at contextual representations and how we can translate between symbolic, concrete, visual, and verbal representations. First, let's do a ... Read More
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Mathematical Representations Series Part 4: Verbal Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, we are taking a look at symbolic representations and how we can translate between symbolic, concrete, and visual representations. First, let's do a two-sentence ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series Part 3: Symbolic Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, we are taking a look at symbolic representations and how we can translate between symbolic, concrete, and visual representations. First, let's do a two-sentence ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series Part 2: Visual Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, I'm really excited to talk about visual representations and the WIDE variety we may see from our students. First, let's do a three-sentence recap of this series so ... Read More