IPS/Butler University Laboratory School

In math we have been working hard on setting routines for math workshop.  The students have been solving problems in their math notebooks using different strategies.  So far we have come up with these different ways to help us problem solve: Draw a picture, Use cubes or another material, Use a Number Line, Count On, and Make Tally Marks.  Today we introduced Math Boxes.  The students were able to decorate their math boxes and make them their own before we got started.  Then they took time to explore their Math Boxes.  Inside, students had hundreds charts with different missing numbers and number cards to put in order.  The mathematicians were carefully working with their materials while thinking about if their numbers were just right for them.  Madeline shared with me, “My math box helps me learn math, but it’s not too hard for me so I don’t have to struggle doing the numbers.” Some of our friends were in the studio during this time, so they will have the chance to investigate their boxes tomorrow.  I can’t wait to see what discoveries they make!

Kaitlyn uses cubes to help her solve a problem in her math notebook.

Friends decorate their math boxes.

Chairo: “Look guys I solved every problem in three different ways!”

Daysia puts her numbers in order from her Math Box.

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