In the beginning of the year, speeches are about a personal experience, but as the year goes on, they become more research-oriented. . . . There are 18 students in the class, so each week, six are involved and the rest of us sit back and listen. It's amazing to see each week how the speeches get better. . . . The hope is that this is a skill they can use from fifth grade on up. I want them to know the power of their words.
Students use a calculator to solve the problems.
They write the answer on a line I have drawn on the paper. Next to that line is a hint to help them with the answer. The answer is 638. The answer is 514. It's fun for the students, and parents enjoy it, too.