Your reflection question for this week relates to chapter 2. How does the information and the tasks presented in chapter two connect to the videos of lessons you viewed as part of challenge 5?
Much of the information and tasks presented in chapter 2 have to do with subitizing and quick number recognition. The tasks allow for math tools to be used. The tasks also allow for exploration and independent problem solving for all students. The tasks require more than just talking about numbers; they require children to analyze numbers and objects and compare them. The ideas and tasks presented provide a foundation for mathematical processes that can be used with larger numbers and computation of numbers.
What task (activity) in chapter two was most interesting to you? Why?
I liked activity 2.9 the Dot Plate Flash because the dot plates seem like they would be easy to make and use. Students could make their own and drill each other in a center to help develop pattern recognition skills. The dot plates can be used at any time of the year and any time during the day. They require little clean up and would not be a distraction to others if others were working on something different.
Great job recognizing how the spatial tasks can really move students past counting and towards developing an understanding of number relationships.
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