Week 3- Number Sense and Numeration
Number Sense and Numeration! Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, the roots of math. Both last week and this week we have started really diving into math and how it can always be solved more than one way. As we were discussing strategies for completing the addition and subtraction problems, I saw a lot of relation to the textbook readings for this week. Already having background information about the principles of each operation allowed me to fully understand them in class and apply them during our activities. I felt the most confident in my skills during the addition and subtraction activities. The multiplication and division on the other hand were a bit more challenging. I remember learning both operations in a traditional manner and didn't really have the opportunity to use visuals or manipulatives. It was reassuring that other classmates were also confused but through explanation and practice it became clearer. Also working in groups helped me see vary...