Thinking Thursday: Comparison Puzzles

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: Measurement is our way of connecting numbers to the things we find in the world, in daily life.

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Math Debate

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: You can spark creative thought by removing any need to worry about spelling or punctuation rules.

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Ancient Numbers

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: Research prompts help students view math as a human endeavor.

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: William F. Osgood

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Gadgets Galore

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: When students create their own math, they forge a personal connection to mathematical concepts and relationships. And it’s fun!

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Exponential Folds

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: People learn math by playing with ideas. A math journal can be like a science lab book.

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Goose and Grapes

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: Problem-solving cares less about whether an answer is right and more about whether a solution makes sense.

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Ernest Hemingway

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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Thinking Thursday: Estimation

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

Writing to Learn Math: Research prompts help students view math as a human endeavor.

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Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic tools of learning: Notice. Wonder. Create.

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What Is Thinking Thursday?

Thinking Thursday math journal prompt

There’s a new math journaling prompt this week.

Have your kids tried it yet?

This week’s prompt features one of my explain-your-reasoning to get kids thinking (and writing) about math while avoiding the formality that turns so many students away from geometry proofs. Or you might prefer last week’s prompt, featuring a classic math brainteaser and encouraging students to create their own related puzzles.

Or, if you’re reading this post later and missed those, there’s another great new prompt this week for you to explore.

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