Students use words, graphs, diagrams, equations, tables and charts to explain their math work. In their work, students use math tools - rulers, compasses, protractors, calculators, computers and other technology. Students use concrete objects - anything from blocks and beans to interlocking cubes and geoboards. Teachers use textbooks, resource books, computer software, newspapers, picture books and other resources to help students learn math. There is extensive opportunity to use all strands of math to solve problems - in math class and in other subjects.
Activities involve students in the mathematics of everyday life.
Assignments vary in length and complexity - from simple paper and pencil assignments to activities that take several days. Students enjoy doing math. Well, students are learning the math you learned - just in a different way. Students still learn their multiplication tables and how to do long division on paper. But students learn those skills differently than you probably did.