Common Core Mathematicians
Welcome to becoming mathematicians in the 21st century! Common Core Math has challenged our students to not just learn rote mathematics and formulas; but to be able to communicate one's ideas and construct various and meaningful ways of solving problems. Students need to be abel to use words and pictures, as well as numbers, to be able to explain their reasoning behind solving an equation. They are becoming much stronger thinkers as a result! They still need to have a strong base of math fluency (i.e. knowing their facts) but now they need to build that knowledge within the context of solving probelms. I am excited about the future of this class as they journey on their way to becoming strong, analytical thinkers in all aspects of their learning.