#65 THE CONCEPT HOLDING YOUR STUDENTS BACK
Episode description
We are bringing you another Make Math Moments MASTERCLASS!
Do you know what concept is holding your students back the most? PROPORTIONAL REASONING!
We have found that reasoning proportionally is the concept that prevents many students from developing a deeper level of thinking towards number sense, algebra, measurement, and functions!
In this episode we’ll explore why our students are struggling with this concept, how we can help students from various grades, and how you can develop a deeper understanding of proportional reasoning so you can ensure your students …
You’ll Learn:
- Why our students are struggling with this proportional reasoning.
- How we can help students from various grades.
- How you can develop a deeper understanding of proportional reasoning so you can ensure your students get that deep learning you’re looking for.
Resources:
https://makemathmoments.com/proportions
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