Little Minds Big Thinkers 60. Trust
Feb 28, 2025
Discover how to engage young minds in double-digit addition using base 10 blocks. The discussion highlights the power of collaboration among students, particularly in supporting those with disabilities. Plus, explore the vital role of trust in mathematical learning, illustrated through an inspiring story of two boys. Unconventional methods lead to transformative experiences, changing the way we view education.
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The Unexpected Math Wizards
- Tammy McMorrow shares a story about two boys, often labeled with learning and behavioral challenges, paired for a math task.
- Despite expectations, they collaborated, communicated, and made sense of double-digit addition in their own unique way.
Trust as a Teaching Tool
- Trusting students' abilities empowers them to trust themselves and make sense of math at their own pace.
- Instead of rescuing students at the first sign of struggle, redirect them to their own knowledge and believe in their capacity to figure it out.
The Power of Random Groupings
- Embrace random groupings in your classroom to build trust and empower students.
- Resist the urge to control pairings, even if it feels uncomfortable, and allow for unexpected magic to happen.
