I would like to begin a new series
of blog posts that I will call Mathemagic
Mondays. When I reflect on why I
have always loved mathematics, the first answer that always comes to mind is
because it is fun. Well, what makes it
fun?
·
Making
connections to real life
·
Learning
through games
·
Establishing
connections between ideas… the “aha” moments
·
Understanding
shortcuts
My students who “don’t like math,” are
usually the ones who don’t recognize patterns and shortcuts. They know the steps (maybe), they follow
them, but they don’t know why. As
teachers, sometimes we forget to share the shortcuts and tricks we know. Or maybe sometimes we think they shouldn’t
use them because it isn’t the “right” way or it might confuse students more. Let's share the mathemagic!
In this series, I am going to share
some of the tips and tricks I have successfully shared with my students. I would love, love your input and ideas! Email me at freetodiscoverthecc@gmail.com with your own tips and tricks and I
will credit you in a blog post.
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Recently I was reviewing
complementary versus supplementary with my eighth graders. Here are three tricks to help students recall
the difference between the two:
1) Alphabetical/Numerical Order: C
comes before S and 90 comes before 180 so complementary angles are 90 degrees
and supplementary angles are 180 degrees.
2) Visual Changes: C can easily be turned
into a 9 for 90 and S can easily be turned into an 8 for 180.
3) A Friendly Saying: “Complimenting
someone is the RIGHT thing to do.”
Therefore, complementary angles are angles that together make 90
degrees.
Post your own strategies in the
comment section below!
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Stop by my store and pick up this angles puzzle freebie!
Mathemagic Monday is a series of blog posts by Free to Discover that highlights some tips and tricks for making math meaningful and fun for kids, focusing on those shortcuts and connections that give us the “aha” moment.
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