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Re: Teaching Algorithms
Posted:
Nov 29, 2000 11:05 PM
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I agree, I agree, I agree! BUT, I really need to teach the algorhythm
for multiplication as my students will not have the advantage of
Investigations in sixth grade and will be EXPECTED to already know the
algorhythm. It was introduced to them during fourth grade, but they
do not seem to remember how to do it without me specifically teaching
it. I have avoided teaching it so far, since I wanted them to
experience what it was like to "cluster" multiplication and division.
I am hoping they will be able to hold onto this strategy to use later
in algebra.
I did not teach the algorhythm concurrently with clustering because I
really thought they would get confused (I have a low-ability class for
the most part), and I wanted them to experience the power of
clustering. They are so excited about math right now and even my
lowest student thinks of herself as a math whiz!
Now I am faced with the task of deciding whether to pull out the
Silver Burdett for awhile to teach their multiplication unit, or
design my own mini-unit. I want to use "Building upon Numbers You
Know," but am unsure if I can teach both to mastery level at the same
time. Please advise me on how others are juggling this!
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