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  Case: Number Sense
A student in Mr. Apple's math class is struggling with number sense. The student has a hard time making tens, and does not understand the concept of decomposing and making a friendly ten number. What strategies could Mr. Apple try to help the student further understand making tens?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
When referring to a group of ten, be sure that the student knows that is ten ones. She could try using ten frames and allowing the student to put ten ones in the frame and then telling that there are then. Also, using straws and counting out ten straws and putting a rubberband around them will help him/her to see that ten ones equals one group of ten.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The hands-on with the straws has helped one of my struggling students. It's that hands on aspect.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 1:48 am
Rated By: qyDyXu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that this is an excellent solution to Mr. Apple's problem. he use of ten frames will give the student a better visual picture for understanding.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 2:05 am
Rated By: aZazaD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: October 15, 2014 2:54 am
Rated By: Jocelyn Mitchell
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: i agree using manipulatives may be a great option for this activity.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 7:43 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I believe a different method should be used in this case. One that doesn't have to do with straw. I don't think the children would be that much engaged unless the example looked fun or interesting.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 1:07 am
Rated By: PezaLe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this because applying real world applications surely will help the students learn better and relate and stay focused because they can identify with what you are showing them.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 8:11 pm
Rated By: amemuW
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a helpful idea and a strategy that I think would really help the student. It is always good to use a visual aid to help students to see what a concept means and help them to understand the answer when they are having a hard time grasping something.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 9:12 pm
Rated By: esaSaV