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Adaptation of the Chinese Zodiac problem (ABE/HSE, high level NRS 2)



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The NYSED/CUNY Fast Track GRASP Math Packets are student-facing materials organized by different topics in math. The activities in the packet are sequenced so that the concepts build as students develop an understanding of the topic. Since the materials were written for self-study, adaptations for the classroom are encouraged. Tim Berrigan, from the Brooklyn Public … Continue reading Adaptation of the Chinese Zodiac problem (ABE/HSE, high level NRS 2) →

The Mural Problem



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PLANNING I chose this problem because I love the visual nature and the puzzle-like feel to it. I think the visual clues will help students better understand the concept of area. The ideas of ratio and relationship are important here because it’s impossible to get the answer to this question without comparing the different sizes … Continue reading The Mural Problem →

Benchmark Fractions and Percents



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This interactive online sequence of activities comes from CT adult education teacher Connie Rivera’s website. The activities were developed by Connie in collaboration with MA adult numeracy and math specialist, Sarah Lonberg-Lew, who created the interactive elements using Desmos. The progression was designed to help students develop a conceptual understanding of benchmark fractions (1/2, 1/4, … Continue reading Benchmark Fractions and Percents →

Teaching the Framework 2



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(This is my second blog post on my experience teaching functions in a high school equivalency class. My other post can be found here.) Here’s an outline for my second class: Look over homefun from last class Value of your name Unit 8 Algebra and Patterns Brainstorm Unit 1, Activity 1: Introducing Functions (Maxine’s Rules … Continue reading Teaching the Framework 2 →