Shaping Up in 3rd Grade
The year is “shaping up” for 3rd graders!
Partners have been playing games and practicing math skills at workstations
while small groups meet with teachers to focus on specific concepts. One
of the first topics of the year was sorting two-dimensional shapes by using
attributes. In this photo, two students are sorting quadrilaterals from
other polygons and 2-D shapes. Having shapes to examine makes it easier
to understand more abstract definitions, like a parallelogram has 2 sets of
parallel sides. Having a partner makes the job easier and more fun, and
it allows students to communicate their thinking.
Emily said: We were sorting them by
quadrilaterals/not quadrilaterals. I like working in a small group
because if you get something wrong, your partner can help you.
Maci said: It helps to have the shapes because when
you are sorting you can see the shapes. I liked working in a small group
because you can learn from your mistakes.
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