*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.aspx?id=33
*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.