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Math Click the links below for this week's videos 3-7 3-8 3-9 Math changes
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Standard subtraction algorithm
I will not teach the standard algorithm where you line up numbers and subtract down the columns. When I ask for another method I will expect everyone to be able to use that method. If students use it for other subtraction problems I will not dock points, however, I will not be able to coach them on the nuances of that technique. I will teach them other ways.
Here are the reasons
I will not teach the standard algorithm where you line up numbers and subtract down the columns. When I ask for another method I will expect everyone to be able to use that method. If students use it for other subtraction problems I will not dock points, however, I will not be able to coach them on the nuances of that technique. I will teach them other ways.
Here are the reasons
- Not ready
- Mistakes in technique reveal a need to coach in technique, but also very important understanding they will not get if they just follow steps.
- Bigger fish to fry. There are important understandings that we need to spend time on and practice all year, before students are ready to perform the standards algorithm
- 4th grade standards. These are not 3rd grade standards in Nevada.
- Number sense: Using a number of strategies will help students have a better number sense.
- Faster- sometimes these methods can be faster and less confusing for 3rd graders
- This will help your students do mental math. They should be able to do basic 3 digit problems in their heads.