I'm going back to Mrs. Black's 4th Grade class next week and students will learn how to add whole numbers using the standard algorithm. Learning this can get pretty boring at times so Mrs. Black and I decided to use the Station Rotation Model to spice things up a little.
The Station Rotation Model is an innovative teaching method that blends online learning with traditional face-to-face instruction. It revolves around students moving through various stations, each offering a different learning activity, to engage them actively in their education. This dynamic approach fosters collaboration, personalized learning, and deeper understanding of the subjects. You can read more about this model at this link - https://www.smore.com/9qej0
To spice things up even more, I'm blending math and culture—specifically, Singapore's culture! The word problems at my station will be sprinkled with a dose of Singaporean culture. So, we're not talking about just any random "John has 5 apples..." nonsense. We're discussing problems that involve hawker centers, MRT rides, and maybe even the delicious durians! This way, Mrs. Black's students are not just learning how to add whole numbers; they're also soaking in a bit of my culture.
"Finally, to elevate this lesson within Bloom's Taxonomy and encourage students to engage in higher-level thinking and discussion, I've asked them to formulate their own word problems. These problems should be based on the given equation and set in an American context."
Can't wait to get started and see how the kids respond! If you've got any cool ideas for stations or have tried this model before, share your thoughts in the comments. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I love how you are infusing the sharing of Singapore culture into the Math curriculum! This makes the learning very authentic.
However, I wonder if you would give some background about Singapore and its culture (especially if you are introducing them to durian!) before launching into the Math lesson. Otherwise, it will be another random object which the students could not connect.
Looking forward to your next post!