Sunday 17 March 2013
My "New Math" Analogy
The other day I walked into my colleagues room in the middle if one if her parent conferences. They were discussing "old school" math and "new math." First off, I find those terms kind of comical because they are not correct. Never in the Math curriculum did it ever say that the standard algorithm is the only way to teach equations. I began thinking of the differences of thought between how we as parents were taught and they way things are now. Analogies came to mind. My favourite one I came up with had to do with cooking. Think of it this way, if you want something cooked fast and efficiently you use a microwave. If you want the best results you slow cook your food using the best techniques possible. In other words, if you take time to learn the strategies in math, or cooking, you get better results. If you want things done fast then use a microwave.
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Monday 4 March 2013
Winnipeg Music Festival
Heritage school choir did a great job at the Wpg Music Festival today! The other schools did a wonderful job as well. It was a great afternoon.
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