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$What's the Problem?; Math Readers' Theater$

What's the Problem?; Math Readers' Theater

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Do students who understand a math idea quickly sometimes give incomplete explanations in a math discussion and then perhaps don’t focus on understanding other powerful strategies? Do other students with interesting ideas sometimes have trouble

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Scripts

CCSS:

3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.B.6, 3.OA.C.7, MP1, MP3

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Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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$Animal Race; Math Readers' Theater$

Animal Race; Math Readers' Theater

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Do many of your students have trouble asking questions about concepts and strategies they don’t understand? Do many students struggle to understand the meaning of fractions? In Animal Race, students see children learn to help each other ask

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Scripts

CCSS:

3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2, 3.NF.A.2a, 3.NF.A.3d, 4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.B.3

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$The Cupcake Bakers; Math Readers' Theater$

The Cupcake Bakers; Math Readers' Theater

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Do some of your students tend to take over in a math discussion and not listen to others? Do other students have trouble making their thoughts heard when they work in groups? In this Readers’ Theater, students see children learning to work together

Subjects:

Math, Fractions

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Scripts

CCSS:

3.NF.A.3, 3.NF.A.3a, 3.NF.A.3b, 3.NF.A.3d, MP1, MP3

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Digital Download PDF (0.36 MB)

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Readers' Theater Scripts: What's the Problem? , Animal Race, The Cupcake Bakers

By Use Your Math Power

This bundle includes 3 Readers' Theater Scripts that are offered individually on TPT.Animal RaceThe Cupcake BakersWhat's the ProblemIn Animal Race, students see children learn to help each other ask questions and work through confusions in math

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Scripts

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Digital Download ZIP (0.81 MB)

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Hatching Butterflies- Discussion Guide, Activities, and Readers' Theater Script

By Use Your Math Power

The activities in this guide focus on modeling mathematical practices by using Hatching Butterflies, one of the Use Your Math Power books. The discussion and activities help students reflect on working together as partners, perseverance and

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities

CCSS:

MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP5

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Digital Download PDF (0.20 MB)

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$Making Sense of Math Problems: Student Discourse and Perseverance$

Making Sense of Math Problems: Student Discourse and Perseverance

By Use Your Math Power

How do students learn to discuss math problems and persevere in solving them? Here are some helpful ideas and suggestions.

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Digital Download PDF (0.59 MB)

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Penguins on Parade- Discussion Guide, Activities, and Readers' Theater Script

By Use Your Math Power

The activities in this guide focus on modeling mathematical practices by using Penguins on Parade, one of the Use Your Math Power books. The discussion and activities help students reflect on perseverance and effective communication in a math

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities

CCSS:

MP1, MP2, MP3

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Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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Monkeys for the Zoo- Discussion Guide, Activities & Reader's Theater Script

By Use Your Math Power

The activities in this guide focus on modeling mathematical practices by using Monkeys in the Zoo Use Your Math Power books. The discussion and activities help students reflect on perseverance and effective communication in a math learning

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

MP1, MP2, MP3

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.20 MB)

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Penguins on Parade, an eBook

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In this ebook, watch Ms. Green's students learn to persevere and take risks as they work together to discuss and solve the math problem in Penguins on Parade."Imagine you saw a penguin parade passing your house. First you saw 8 penguins passing in a

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Professional Development

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, 1.NBT.B.2c, 1.NBT.C.4, 2.NBT.A.2, MP1, MP2, MP3

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been coaching elementary math teachers for over 15 years in Massachusetts. Prior to that, I taught elementary school for 18 years in grades K through 6. I also worked on math projects at Education Development Center.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Fostering inquiry, student thinking, and discussions to help students make sense and explore strategies in solving math problems.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland, Masters in Education focusing on math education from Smith College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have two wonderful daughters who use math in their environmental work. My 6 year old granddaughter enjoys figuring out all sorts of problems in her daily life. My 2 month old granddaughter is busy observing, eating and sleeping!

GRADES

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

SUBJECTS

Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Specialty), Word Problems, Problem Solving