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Quick Images
Quick Images
Grades K-8
Depending on the images used, quick images can be used from K-8.
Base-Ten-Block-Quick-Image-Slides.pdfBase 10 Images
Base 10 Images
For these images, you can have students find the sum of the blocks. You could also have students find different angles, shapes, equal/parallel lines, etc.
Geometric Quick Images.pdfGeometric Images
Geometric Images
For these images, you could have students "draw what they saw" on a whiteboard. Then, invite students to share the process they used to create their drawings. Encourage the use of higher-level vocabulary (e.g., "I started in the upper left-hand corner, then drew a diagonl line down to the bottom right corner...."
Quick Images.pdfPatterning Images
Patterning Images
These images are great for having students identify how a pattern is growing/shrinking, and - for Grades 6+ - identifying the pattern rule and expressing it algebraically.
Number Strings
Number Strings
Grades K+
For ideas on how to use MODELS instead of just numbers when doing number strings, please see this blog post: https://bstockus.wordpress.com/2019/09/22/planning-number-talks-with-the-four-stages-of-using-models/
Esti-Mysteries
Esti-Mysteries
Grades K+
Developed by the amazing Steve Wyborney, these fun estimation challenges incorporate number sense and rich mathematics vocabulary.
Put this recording sheet into a dry erase pocket for each student, choose one of the hundreds of FREE esti-mysteries, and you're ready-to-go!
Which One Doesn't Belong?
Which One Doesn't Belong?
Grades K-8
Low floor/high ceiling routine that can incorporate content from almost any math unit.
Watch this video if you're new to WODB activities.
Original collection of WODB activities: www.wodb.ca
Additional WODB activities: Math Before Bed and the the #wodb X feed
Math Menus
Math Menus
Grades 1-8
Designed to be used in conjunction with 8-view menus (provided by the RRDSB), these graphic organizers can be used in small- and whole-group settings. Teachers can select whatever 8 pages best fit their grade level and teaching style (pages can be swapped out as the year progresses).
Rekenreks
Rekenreks
Grades K-5
Ten-row rekenreks are great for modeling multiplication; 1- and 2-row are great for subitizing, adding/subtracting, making 10, etc. The Math Learning Center has many excellent interactive math tools, including a customizable rekenrek.
Slow Reveal Graphs
Slow Reveal Graphs
Grades 2-8
Easy way to get students thinking critically about graphs and data. Ready-to-customize templates can be found here: https://slowrevealgraphs.com/
Brainteasers/Puzzles
Brainteasers/Puzzles
Grades 6-8
Sources of good, visually-appealing brainteasers and puzzles:
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