Magnificent Mathematicians

Students warm up for problem solving by doing quick images which allows students to note various dot patterns.  These images help students learn the art of subtizing which is a latin word meaning "to instantly know". Subtizing allows children to develop abstract number and arithmetic strategies.



Students were shown this image for 3 seconds and then asked to record what they saw.



Mimi was able to see the whole as units of 5 and 5 which helped get to 10.



Students use base ten blocks and word problems as tools to understand mathematical concepts.

Preston uses a rekenrek which is another math tool we use to stretch our understanding

of number.

These kiddos don't give up until they have a solution which is one of our Common Core process standards.