Tag Archives: problem solving

Strategy Swap

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

  My pre-algebra students had an “Explain Everything” review before their last test, so I took what I learned from that experience and used “EE” with my Algebra students to help them prepare for their test tomorrow.  I made some changes … Continue reading →

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Error Analysis and Role-Playing

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Cathy Yenca

Sometimes, it’s better to let the students do the teaching. That’s how I approached today’s lesson on adding and subtracting rational numbers.  I know these lovely folks have added and subtracted a few fractions in their time, so I started … Continue reading →

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