Why Math Notebooks?
Math Notebooks or Math Journals
are a students companion, guide and reflection journal through
out their school year. It is a place where they record thoughts
about math, reflect on learning, workout and practice problems,
build their math vocabulary. In addition it is a resource
of math tools to aid their problem solving.
Students self-discovery is accomplished in their
problem solving which is a key component of the Math Common
Core.
Suggestions for Setting up Math Notebook
Request a 1 1/2 inch binder and four dividers
for school supplies from parents and/or sell the need to your
administration.You can also request 5 dividers or make them
with students.
Print, copy back-to-back, use a electronic hole
puncher (try the office, you never know!).
Start the notebook ASAP.
They leave the notebook in class, unless you
have angels.
Sections: 1.Problem
Solving or Problem of the Day. 2. Class Work
or Independent Practice. 3. Notes.
4.Reflections. 5.Vocabulary. 6.Math
Tools.
Best print view: Explorer
This math notebook or math journal is
best for 3rd-5th grade. You can supplement for second
and sixth grade. We will do are best to bring you free Math
Notebooks for each grade at a later date.
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