Written by William J. I enjoyed the activity Geometry Town a lot. In the activity Geometry Town, you have to build a town with a certain color-shape code (A red building has to have at least one right angle and at least one set of parallel lines.), think of a …
Brufftopian have been studying measurement and conversions in Math. Students have been learning to convert weight, distance, and volume using the US Customary System and the Metric System. Most students left the math sessions thinking aloud, “Why don’t we use the Metric System in the United States? It’s much simpler.” …
Brufftopians launched the math unit of Perimeter and Area. Students completed the three at lesson by estimating, multiplying and dividing to come up with an answer. The math lesson began with students started on the rug. Each student watched a short video that showed a teacher dumping a …
Brufftopians learn how to subtract by asking, “What’s the difference?” Students create a number line, use landmark numbers, “count up,” and uncover the difference in equations. Check out the pictures below of students working on their What’s the Difference graphic organizer.
Students solved fraction word problems in math. Read the question, solve it, and watch the multiple ways Brufftopians solved the problems. To watch all 7 different student samples, check out the class website.
Do you estimate or measure using the Metric System or US Customary Units? Most Americans use US Customary Units. If you estimate using the Metric System, you’d have a leg up on the fourth graders in Brufftopia. Students are asking themselves, “Why do we need to learn how to use the Metric System …
