We are mathematicians!

 

We are doing the work of mathematicians!  Students have been persevering to understand, model and solve addition and subtraction problems.

  Math is not about memorizing facts, but understanding what is happening in these problems.

Students are collaborating together to solve problems using many strategies including drawing models, using fingers and using number lines.

Students try all the strategies and then reflect:

"I am the kind of mathematician who....."