Apparently Lab Gear is gradually running out, and will soon be "out of print", or whatever the appropriate phrase is for plastic manipulatives. So if you want to get more blocks, now is the time. Go to the McGraw-Hill site.I'll be looking for another publisher, but who knows if I'll find one.--HenriPS: If you need… Continue reading Lab Gear availability
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Sense-Making and Algebra 2
I gave a talk at the NCTM Institute on Reasoning and Sense-Making. The topic was "Making Sense in Algebra 2." It was an updated version of an old talk titled "Seeking Depth in Algebra 2". For the occasion, I updated the Algebra 2 page on my site. In particular, I posted the new version of… Continue reading Sense-Making and Algebra 2
Manipulatives: Short Video
I added a short video of me explaining the basic idea behind manipulatives. Check it out.--Henri
My Summer Plans
Where you can find me this summer:June 20-22: Independent Curriculum Group conference, San FranciscoBuilding an Innovative Curriculum: Strategies for Teachers, Departments, and Schools (Scroll down until you see this text)I'll participate, and perhaps present something on teacher collaboration. June 22-24: Center for Innovative Teaching, San FranciscoIntegrated Technology Symposium 2011 for School Leaders: Digital Tools & Practices… Continue reading My Summer Plans
Algebra Lab: Middle School
Normally, you should be able to get the Algebra Lab: Middle School binder here.If that doesn't work, get in touch with me and I'll find a way to get it to you.--Henri
Presentation Saturday
I'll be presenting a six-minute talk on "Kindergarten manipulatives in high school" after the main-stage TEDxSF event simulcast this Saturday, April 9, at the Urban School of San Francisco.There may still be some tickets available. Click here for more info.--Henri
Keeping track of manipulatives
Hands-on materials are an important tool in the math classroom, but they are a pain to keep track of. Spending time outside of class organizing tangram sets, say, is a real hassle. Having students do it during class is a waste of valuable instructional time. My suggestion, using tangrams as an example:- To minimize mix-ups,… Continue reading Keeping track of manipulatives
Little girls and math
A friend is concerned that her daughter may already be getting the wrong message about math and gender in kindergarten. This is not as far-fetched as it seems, according to this article. She is planning to start a math club of sorts for her daughter and her friends.My advice to her: do whatever math you… Continue reading Little girls and math
Creative Publications Manipulatives Update
Lab Gear Activities for Algebra 1 and the 3D Lab Gear are no longer available from Creative Publications / McGraw-Hill. Moreover, they have redesigned their Web site, and all the URLs have changed.Pentomino Activities, Lessons, and Puzzles is going out of print, but is still available.Short run: I've updated my publications page, and the Lab… Continue reading Creative Publications Manipulatives Update
Lab Gear Activities for Algebra 1
Please e-mail me or comment below if you have trouble getting the Lab Gear Activities for Algebra 1 binder. I no longer see it on the McGraw-Hill Web site, and would like to know if it is no longer available.If that is indeed the case, I'll try to get it to you some other way.UPDATE … Continue reading Lab Gear Activities for Algebra 1
