Marcy Cook math Archives - Mary Kienstra

Eight Great Ways to Learn Algebra Thinking with Games

By: Mary Kienstra on: July 27, 2017  in: algebra, Engagement, Marcy Cook math, Math, , ,

The best games in the classroom have kids totally engaged and learning while they think they are playing.  With games, kids can practice a variety of skills as well as strategic thinking.  The idea is to give kids eight great ways to learn Algebra.  With games. And this is before they ever see an equation with […] Read more

Order Matters! Learning Order of Operations

By: Mary Kienstra on: September 2, 2014  in: Collaboration, Discussion, Greg Tang math, Marcy Cook math, math engagement, order of operations

Nothing rocks the world of young mathematicians like the order of operations. Just when they are feeling confident with their math facts, the rules change! Now they have to follow a certain order – and it makes no sense to them at all! I introduce the proper order using PEMDAS as a guide, but there […] Read more