*Algebraic ThinkingRelational Thinking

*Outcomes: *Develop an understanding of the

concept of relational thinking.*Consider how to encourage students to develop and engage in relational thinking.*Develop an understanding of the basic properties of number operations

*Share T/F Number Talks:* Share in small group what you observed and discussed with your students using true/false number sentences.

*Understanding EqualityVideo 1.5*Talk about teacher decisions*Why were certain number sentences particularly good?*What number sentences might you have added to help out?*How does the sequence build understanding?

*Equal Shmequal*Literature in math *http://sdcounts.tie.wikispaces.net/Thinking+Mathematically+-+Integrating+Arithmetic+and+Algebra

 

*Pan Balances at Illuminations*http://illuminations.nctm.org/activitydetail.a

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*Define relational thinking* More of Heidi’s Developing

Number Sense and Relational Thinking Article

 *What is the difference between calculating an answer on both sides of the equation and looking for the relation between the numbers and not finding the solutions?

*Define relational thinking* Introduction to Relational Thinking*Find 3 ways to solve these problems*Think beyond arithmetic*Think about relationships of numbers

*Define relational thinking*Video clip 2.2

*Develop a definition of relational thinking *Think about the video and the article*Work in groups to develop a definition of relational thinking

*Number Talk

*37+56=39+54

*33-27=34-26

*5x84=10x42

*64/14=32/28

Think mentally about each of these problems and how you can use relational thinking to determine if each is true or false

*Emma’s Problems*Video 2.1*Write down the strategy used after each problem.*Why were these number sentences particularly useful?*What other paths could you take?*How can we encourage children to look for relationships?

*Children’s Strategies*Video 2.4*How did each child solve the problem?*What does each child understand?*What problem would you pose next to these children?*What properties are these children using?

*Seesaw Problem*How do pictures support the relational thinking?*What can the animals do to make the seesaw balance?

*Number Sentences -relational thinking*Grade level groups*Use both T/F and open sentences*Use more complex relationships for older students but not tricky computations*Post the number sentences*Explain why you selected those sentences – What relationships do you want them to see?*Helpful website for grades 3-8 – http://www.sandi.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1286

*Homework*Do the relational number talk with your students.