More than the Basic Math Number Sentence

My students have worked on their math addition facts for a few weeks and now I have begin to teach them how these math facts can be connected to create equations!

Instead of just knowing that 4 + 2 = 6 and 3 + 3 = 6,
my students are beginning to understand that 4 + 2 = 3 + 3.

Connecting two sets of expressions with an equal sign to create an equation like this is a very new concept to many of my students.  To help my students practice their fluency and review this math concept, I have introduced the game Make it Equal.  The students must match different expressions that are equal to one another.

Check it out in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store!

iPads in my classroom

Yesterday as my students were finishing their math work, an exciting delivery showed up at my classroom door.  Three wonderful technology people arrived with a hands full of iPads for my students.  I have been honored to be able to be a part of the Connected Classroom Pilot this year.

I cannot wait to start to use these iPads daily to help my students learn and grow.  As I begin to prepare lessons for my students, I have strived to make sure that my students know exactly what I expect and how to use the iPads before we begin using the apps and websites on the devices.

I created a student activity for my second graders to discuss how to use these devices.  The students were able to share with each other how they believed the iPads should be used and then as a teacher I was able to explain any misunderstandings.  This was a wonderful way to begin our journey as a class with these devices.

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