I am loving Number Sense Routines lately. If you are not familiar, Number Sense Routines help to build mathematical intuition and a sense of community through a safe learning environment. If you ask me, we have never needed daily, predictable, and engaging NUMBER SENSE routines more than now with our ever challenging learning environments. That’s why I wanted to give you one way to build number sense in your math classroom.
One of my favorite Number Sense Routines is SAME or DIFFERENT! This one is from Brian Bushart (@bstockus). This routine is great for supporting mathematical discourse and argument. You can check out some awesome SAME or DIFFERENT images here at his website.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
While participating in the SAME or DIFFERENT routine, students will first be presented with two images or math equations. Then students will have to explain what is the same about the images or math equations and what is different. The most effective and productive images and math equations are strategically chosen by the teachers to elicit responses that lead to a predetermined teaching point. These are also a great way to build on prior knowledge and scaffold your teaching.
The resource I created for you includes twelve Multiply Decimal Number Sense Routine slides! These images and equations have been specifically chosen to allow the teacher to build conceptual understanding of multiplying decimals. Click here to check it out!
Here’s to keeping our teaching Math MindEd!
~ Danielle
