Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Choose 3 Ways is a Math Must-Have!


CHOOSE    3    WAYS!
Circle three ways you would like to show your thinking:
                         Draw a Picture                Skip Count              Repeated Addition                        Multiply                   Divide            Make a Table 

 (Word Problem goes here)

Recently, I attended a Math Workshop where I was introduced to the concept of "Choose 3 Ways!" We watched the following video that takes you into a classroom with the teacher who created "Choose 3 Ways." Watch video now! It was extremely helpful to see how she sets up an environment where students are expected to try out at least three different ways to solve a problem. I made a worksheet that is almost identical to hers based on the video (see below). The text box can be changed for various word problems, but I just loved how it got students to think about a math problem in several different ways! Our school computers are currently being worked on, but I will scan in a copy as soon as everything is back up and running at school!


Choose 3 Ways!

5 comments:

  1. Love this, Jen! Especially with Common Core coming upon us, this asks the students to prove HOW they understand something!

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    1. Thanks, Erin! I'm super excited to use this with our kiddos!

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  2. I click on the Choose 3 Ways, but it doesn't direct me anywhere.

    Help! I love it. I want it.

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    1. I don't know why that link isn't working, BUT I would be happy to send you it if you give me your e-mail address! As soon as our computers are up and running, I can scan a copy in at school and will add it here. I just don't know when that will be. Glad you love the resource! Thanks for checking it out!

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  3. Thanks for sharing, I clicked on choose 3 ways but the link isn't working. This will be a great way for students to synergize and to check for understanding.

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