Name
Hands on Geometry (3-6 Math)
Speakers
Session Type
Workshop
Track
3rd-6th - Math & Science Experience
Description
Let’s get students thinking deeply about math by challenging them with hands-on tasks! In this dynamic session, you’ll see the power of productive struggle as we explore geometry and measurement concepts. The activities with manipulatives and visuals will challenge your thinking and inspire your future lessons. Experience how hands-on activities can deepen understanding and strengthen neural connections in your students' brains.
Join Rachael in learning how to:
- Teach math through hands-on exploration so that students are able to make sense of the math.
- Encourage productive struggle so that students are willing to tackle challenging problems.
- Increase joy and wonder in math through the standards we teach.
Gain fresh ideas, renewed inspiration, and practical strategies to help your students become confident and curious mathematical thinkers.
Common Core Standards
3rd Grade:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.C.5:
Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
4th Grade:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.C.5:
Recognize angles as geometric shapes that are formed wherever 2 rays share a common endpoint, and understand concepts of angle measurement.
6th Grade:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.1:
Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.C.5:
Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
4th Grade:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.C.5:
Recognize angles as geometric shapes that are formed wherever 2 rays share a common endpoint, and understand concepts of angle measurement.
6th Grade:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.1:
Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
Session Research
Dixon, J. et al. (2016). Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 3 - 5.
Driscoll, M. (2007). Fostering Geometric Thinking: A Guide for Teachers, Grades
5 - 10.
Koestler, C. et al. (2013). Connecting the NCTM Process Standards & the CCSSM Practices.
Nolan, E. et al. (2016). Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 6 - 8.
SanGiovanni, J. (2020). Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance.
Driscoll, M. (2007). Fostering Geometric Thinking: A Guide for Teachers, Grades
5 - 10.
Koestler, C. et al. (2013). Connecting the NCTM Process Standards & the CCSSM Practices.
Nolan, E. et al. (2016). Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 6 - 8.
SanGiovanni, J. (2020). Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance.