Math Journal Sundays

23 October 2011
We're currently studying place value in math, and we've added two more foldables to our math journals.

photo of place value math journal entry @ Runde's Room

This foldable isn't really a foldable ... but it's certainly interactive.  We actually made two of these - one went from ones to hundred thousands, and this one went from thousandths to hundreds.  We made the pockets and glued them to our journal.  Then we made a set of number cards (0-9).  I had the students work in pairs - one student would say a number, and then the other student would build the number with their pocket chart.  I've also used this as a whole group activity where I read out a number, the students build it, then hold their notebooks up for me to see.  This way I can quickly assess who gets it, and who needs a little more practice.

photo of number forms math journal entry @ Runde's Room

We also made some candy corn number forms.  I got this idea from a picture on pinterest and followed it back to Katie Lately.  Such a cute idea.  We made one together, and then I had the students complete the second one on their own.  I LOVE how they turned out.  Quick, easy, and quite effective.

I actually have two other foldables planned for this unit, that I had hoped to get done last week ... but the good news is, I don't have to plan new ones for this week.  ;)


Now, it's back to the Oreo bars I'm making ... yummy!

Happy Sunday!!!
photo of number forms math journal entry @ Runde's Room




10 comments

  1. Yum - oreo bars made with the ice cream bars? Or do you have some other yummy recipe to share?

    Barbara

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  2. It's such an easy recipe, Barbara. They're made just like rice krispie treats, only with oreos. Crush a bag of oreos in the food processor, and add to 4 tbsp of butter and 5 cups of large marshmallows (melted together). Done and delicious!

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  3. I am drooling!
    I was drooling when I thought it was oreos with ice cream in the middle.
    Now that there are marshmallows too...
    OH. Yum!

    PICTURES?!
    Mail order catalog? (heeheehee)

    Kim
    Finding JOY in 6th Grade

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  4. I use math journals in my class as well, but not like you do (usually just for warm ups, etc.). I am really excited about making my math journals more interactive. I like the place value idea, and I think I will do something like that. Before our break, we had just started to look at three-digit numbers. Some of my kiddos get it, but I still have many who struggle with the value of digits within a number.

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  5. Thanks so much for sharing! :) I can use these in second grade as well...just a little easier and with no decimals. ;)

    Melly<><

    Stapler’s Strategies for Sizzlin' Second Graders!

    The Yellow Rocking Chair

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  6. Love this idea.. and this just solidifies why I chose your blog as one of my favorite HOT blogs!

    So I am awarding you the Hot Blog Award! Check out my blog for information on how to pass this award along! Thanks for inspiring me with your wonderful ideas!

    Maria
    Charmedinthirdgrade.blogspot.com

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  7. How funny!! You were leaving a comment on my site while I was pinning on yours!
    Julie
    Thoughts of a Third Grade Teacher

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  8. I saw your Interactive math journals on teacherspayteachers.com. I was a first year teacher this year and I was looking for creative and interactive ways to keep notes. If I purchase the interactive math journal online will all the ideas you have posted to your blog be included in my purchase? If not is there a way I can purchase a copy of your completed interactive notebook so I can use it to help me next year. I like creative and interactive ideas for teaching, but unfortunately I lack the creative mind and therefore rely on the ideas of other teachers to help me.

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