I really feel that math is an important subject and should be integrated throughout the school year. I think that most schools share this view and it is not too hard to fight for a strong math curriculum. I think that I want to see ways in incorporate math throughout the day in other subject areas as well. Math instruction at the lower level needs to be strong and create a very good base for students to build on. I currently work with 6th graders who have problems doing 4 x 3 and 8-5 without using their fingers or writing it out. I think it is important to make math class more than just a boring routine, I want my students to enjoy this learning and come to see why it is important for them to know and work hard to understand the math concepts we cover.
Although I hate on my worksheet driven class a lot I still think that worksheets can be a helpful tool for math instruction I just think it will be important to make sure they are demanding high level thinking. I think class activities that do not feel like work will help students to see the fun in math and learn without realizing it. For example setting up a mock grocery store and have students calculate their basket or how much change they will need is fun, practical, and a great way to learn. I plan to be in lower elementary but I think that there are still ways to make upper elementary math fun as well. I think that creating a classroom with an open learning environment that can help students with all different learning styles and allows for mistakes as well as self correction and peer help is something I hope to have.
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