Edutopia – Kimberly Telfer-Radzat
As a rule, teachers seek economy in teaching. The more bang we can get for the buck when we’re with students, the better. Two years ago, I began looking for math activities that promote creative thinking, require persistence, necessitate the practice that many believe is required for learning, and could be given to the entire class. On top of that, I wanted to improve motivation and inspire a love of learning. Impossible? As it turns out, it’s not as difficult as one might think