Idea: Today we learned that when students manipulate concrete objects such as base 10 blocks, their learning and development of meaning is linked, therefore achievement is enhanced.
Reflection 1: We know that student’s learning should be pulled from all senses in order for them to truly experience learning. This is why we recognize and take into consideration auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners as we create our lessons. I believe that doing math should not be any different, and would hope that within my own teaching I take advantage of the pattern blocks, base 10 cubes, sticks, and other math tools in order to help my students reach curriculum expectations with ease.
Reflection 2: The math blocks and other tangible math tools are putting into our own hands what we know and what we need to see in order to truly understand. Math is about discovering, counting, measuring, evaluating “things”. I want to helps students use these higher levels of thinking and be able to concretely understand how things come together or are divided. I would feel validated as a teacher if the students would be able to teach one another concepts as they manipulate blocks, perhaps even help their parents see what they are learning.
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