Saturday, February 5, 2011

Octopus Boots

     The in class presentation was a great way to show subtraction. There was a large octopus with eight legs and boots for each one. For little kid, the picture will draw their attention and putting boots on each foot will entice them to get involved. Then putting the mathematical phrase on the board to show what the boots represented was a great way to connect the concept.  This will help visual learners too.
      When I get to teach I think this idea would be great and i hope to use a similar example.  Kids who are older and need more "legs", or their circle sections, to count a caterpillar might be a good idea.  It is fun, creative, and colorful.
 Click on the blog below. I like how this blog has problems to practice.
http://grade7math.blogspot.com/2006/02/adding-and-subtracting-integers.html
http://www.coloringpagestube.com/free-coloring-pages-caterpillar-5-p-12158.html
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  1. MATHMOMFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I agree, pictures,colors, activities, and examples eye catching. I think it is a great way to get the attention of children or students with things that they are familiar with but are open as well to new material. The octopus example was great because students at a certain age level are pre-exposed to different shapes and animals. Great way to start the introduction to subtraction.

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  2. ChrisFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I think that this is a great way to help kids learn the fundamentals of math



    Chris Pape

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  3. meghan.nealis3014February 7, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I enjoyed that lesson because it is very effective. It was a great way to draw the attention of the children. It was also a great way to get the children involved in the activity. Being involved helps keep their attention. Making it fun also helps too!

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  4. EricaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you everyone for those comments! I was sooo nervous!

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