We team for everything…everything is always better with a friend! \u00a0Even in MATH! \u00a0The MathemaFISH!ans<\/u><\/b> (we even came up with our new “catchy”name for ourselves while doing math!) are learning about fractions and decimals and percentage too! We worked on comparing and ordering fractions, what is an improper fraction, and a mixed number today.<\/p>\n
Our math time begins with a whole class discussion, then the deep learning begins…we work together in teams to come up with strategies to solve! \u00a0We use illustrations, manipulatives, and our ipads to help us to accomplish our mission. Of course, each other! \u00a0We discuss, we ask clarifying questions, we try out ideas, we test it out, and repeat!<\/p>\n
Then….comes the “Catch and Release”<\/u><\/b> Time! \u00a0Where haum\u0101na get to share strategies that they used in order to solve! \u00a0Catch & Release (LOL, another “catchy” pun) is an exciting time as teams put their learning into action…by sharing it with others! \u00a0Our mana\u02bbo nui in math…there\u02bbs always more ways to solve than one! \u00a0We close out our math time by reviewing & documenting the different strategies used, talking about definitions, and tie in new learning to answer questions. Brings us back to a favorite olelo noe\u02bbau…”E hana p\u016balu k\u0101kou!” \u00a0Together, We Can! Check out the MathemaFISH!ans swimming strong by clicking on our video!<\/p>\n