Monthly Archives: April 2012

Sum of Interior Angles of Triangles

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Karyn

This is a super easy, super fun activity where students discover the interior angle measurements of different polygons. I start with the triangle (see photo) and then have them work in groups to prove other interior angle measurements. Collaboration and … Continue reading →

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Common Core State Standards in Mathematics – Geometry

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Karyn

Why give students the definitions? Why not give them enough information so that they can create the definitions on their own? The Common Core state Standards in Mathematics along with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards emphasize allowing … Continue reading →

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Really, Texas? No calculators?

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Karyn

I just read that the Texas State Board of Education is getting rid of calcuators in the elementary grades. It’s a good thing, too, because I’ve no doubt that every kindergarten through fifth grade teacher hands their students calculators so … Continue reading →

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The Artistic Side of Math – Tessellations

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Karyn

I love M.C. Escher! I have a whole book on his work and love to share it with my students when we’re studying angle measurement. That’s because we’re going to tie math and art together through modifying polygons similar to … Continue reading →

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Math Around Us: Parallel Lines

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Karyn

One of the best ways to teach students geometry vocabulary is to simply look around our environment. For example, if you want students to understand parallel lines, pair them up and hand them an individual white board and take a … Continue reading →

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