November 2014, Vol. 21, Issue 4
Building squares and discovering patterns
By David J. Whitin and Phyllis Whitin
Encourage fourth graders to engage in rich mathematical tasks with these specific teacher moves that integrate several Standards for Mathematical Practice in meaningful ways.
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) (CCSSI 2010) define what children should understand and be able to do in K–grade 12. This document also includes a description of key mathematical processes and proficiencies, the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs), which provide an important overview for the kind of robust thinking and reasoning that children should engage in.
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