Begin with the Brain

After seeing, listening, and participating in the brain presentation today what are some ways that Mary Jane and I have created a brain compatible learning environment during math enCOUNTers 2008. What can you do in your classrooms to ensure that your students' learning experiences will be brain compatible?

Timed Tests

After reading "Timed Tests for Tykes?"By James Popham do you believe timed tests are beneficial or detrimental to learning and understanding? Describe how your school has used or uses timed tests. What types of alternatives can educators use to increase learning?

Welcome

Hi,
Welcome! This summer we will be taking a trip to a destination known as Math EnCOUNTERs 2008. Math EnCOUNTers will meet on Monday June 23-June 26th from 1:30-4:45 p.m. At Eastport Learning at Eastport Learning Center. As we prepare for our journey we would like to get to know all of our travelers. Some of you are new travelers and some of you are returning travelers. On this blog introduce yourself by sharing with us what types of journeys or excursions you enjoy taking. Identify yourself as a new traveler or a returning traveler and describe what you believe is a math encounter. Share any past trips you may have had or a trip you wish to take. Also on our first day of Math EnCOUNTers please bring a souvenir from a trip you have had and be ready to share with the group how your souvenir connects to a math encounter.