Past Recordings

November MTLT Journal Club

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“Kenta, Kilts, and Kimonos” by Dorothy White is the topic of discussion at November’s MTLT Journal Club. This article was first published in 2001 in the legacy journal Teaching Children Mathematics.

Classroom Conversations: Listening to Students: The Power of Pattern Block Play (Open to All)

Presented by: Brittany Caldwell, Jamie Vescio, Anita Wager,
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In this episode of Classroom Conversations, we will share how we developed geometry tasks based on how kindergarten students engaged with pattern blocks during free play. The 'new' tasks provide opportunities to go beyond the standards as well as foster several standards for mathematical practice.

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