Choice, control, ownership of learning, a few games, and a bit of technology can have a powerful impact on mathematics instruction.

I was walking through an elementary school recently, and I heard this kid in the hall turn to another kid and say, “Math was really fun today. “  He went on to talk about all the things that they ‘got’ to do. That is what he said.  Stuff we “got” to do.  So, I asked around.  I found out who his math teacher was. And I paid her a visit.  I explained that I was interested in what she does in her class.  You know, what is it that makes a kid say, “Hey.  Math is fun.”  She let me snoop around, even watch and visit with her kids…

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Curtis Chandler can be contacted at:

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Blog:  Better Learning For Schools

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