tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806820697247097901.post3740472774213557029..comments2023-07-04T00:24:37.915-06:00Comments on Wendy Hart: ASD School Board: Math, Math, and More Math: Board Meeting 9/27/2011Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806820697247097901.post-18491072577817277032011-10-14T14:04:37.579-06:002011-10-14T14:04:37.579-06:00I disagree that when using a balanced Math approac...I disagree that when using a balanced Math approach we are saying that a traditional approach is insufficient. <br /><br />Using a balanced Math approach allows me to teach to how every many learning styles and learning levels as I have in one classroom.<br /><br />I have on several occasions created several lesson plans......each plan geared to a way a child in my class learned. <br /><br />My basic approach was always start out with a hands on approach. Then a picture on paper approach. Then the equation only approach, then opportunities to solve problems using only mental math. When teaching multiplication tables I passed out 100 charts. We studied the patterns (an investigational approach.....yikes!) But we ended with kids having memorized not only their multiplication facts BUT their division facts. They also learned quick 'fixes' to rely on in case they forgot a fact. <br /><br />To say that you HAVE to use only ONE book or ONE technique to teach every kid in your class means that you are NOT going to reach all of the kids in your class.<br /><br />I'd also like to submit that Singapore Math program isn't the only reason the kids in Singapore do so well in Math. You need to factor in cultural differences as well. How families look at education. The respect teachers receive. Do kids in this area go to school on Saturdays? How much homework goes home with them? In the US we often tend to put more glory into sports than educational excellence.ParkerMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02699831003510100066noreply@blogger.com