Tiny Polka Dot is an award winning game that is great for supporting quantity & building fluency of number. It comes with a guide for adults, different variations of games, and you can view videos of what the games look like in action. Check it out! tinypolkadot.com
SolveMe Mobiles are designed to support algebraic reasoning in a fun, interactive format. They help students who are learning algebra, as well as puzzle lovers of all ages, establish and strengthen the logic of solving equations for unknown values. solveme.edc.org/Mobiles.html
ALT example of a solve me puzzle, twelve as the total with a hexagon on one side balancing two circles on the other
Annie Watson’s book, “Is Two a Lot?”, can help bring out some great conversation about the magnitude of numbers and how we relate to them in the world, or more importantly, how young children relate to them. They can even create their own comparisons!
ALT Is two a lot book cover
Students struggling with the understanding of equality? This is a great tool to help build the understanding of equivalent values. Our lending library has them to loan! Contact our librarian for more information. altshift.education/contact
The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is gearing up for another year of opportunity for educators to examine mathematics instruction from an equity perspective.
In this perspective-expanding and enjoyable TED talk, Dan Finkel invites us to approach learning and teaching math with courage, curiosity, and a sense of play. youtube.com/watch?v=ytVneQUA…
As Alt+Shift prepares to support ISDs around the state, our state-level trainings of Foundations of Math will be put on hold for the year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to working with you in the future!
Looking for a way to make algebra more concrete for your struggling learners? Our lending library has Algeblocks! If you are interested in trying these blocks out yourself, or with your kids, sign up for our lending library and check them out.
