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
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

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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
Mathematical Representations Series Part 1: Concrete Representation
I know I often talk about different math topics and skills, but today I want to enter into a discussion about how we represent those skills. Representations are how our brain communicates mathematical thoughts and concepts. The one we ... Read More