Monday, September 21, 2009

Should we do Another Example?

"NO!"  In Ms. Jen Barnhart's class this morning, this was the response that she received from one student who figured out all on her own the steps to doing a 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication problem.  To begin the lesson, Ms. Barnhart worked through 3-digit by 1-digit examples with students on the board.  Students were very attentive and knew exactly the steps to do.  When they were given the Math Journal assignment and set out on their own, they came to a problem that was 2-digit by 2-digit.  This didn't stop them!  They understood the process and why it worked and were not afraid to try the "unseen" on their own!

Way to go, Ms. Barnhart!  Your students rock!

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