Do you use counting collections in your classroom? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today!
Kathy shares practical tips to start using counting collections, helpful routines for counting collections, and how to use counting collections to differentiate our math instruction. You will feel empowered to start using counting collections or to use them in new ways after listening to this episode!
In this episode we will chat about:
- What counting collections are and how they can be used for K-5 students
- How to integrate fractions and decimals content into counting collections in upper elementary grades
- Extension questions to ask after using counting collections
About Our Guest, Kathy:
Kathy Minas is a math educator and the founder of The Math Collective. She holds a masters degree in General and Special Education from Teachers College, and her background in special education has shaped her approach to math instruction.
Kathy is committed to providing spaces for educators and school leaders to collaboratively deepen their understanding of effective, equity-focused math practices. She collaborates with educators in designing culturally relevant instruction that reflects the experiences and identities of their students, while providing points of entry for all learners.
Connect with Kathy:
- @themathcollective on Instagram
- www.themathcollective.com
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