The 4th graders reviewed the CoRT Thinking tool that requires you to consider all factors before making a decision. They brainstormed questions they would need answered before deciding whether or not they should drink from a fountain that would make them immortal. Then we read some more of Tuck Everlasting to get more ideas. They reviewed Hand On Equations by using videos in Google Classroom, and brainstormed problems at school they think they might be able to solve. Here are their thoughts:
Cristian | After today, I could prove algebra is like tessellations because they both need to balance and repeat without changing. |
Connor | Today’s lesson about C.A.F. makes me wonder what would happen if you applied that to everything in your life. |
Max | Learning about brainstorming problems the school has reminded me of our discussion about SSR time. |
Luke | Based on what I know about tessellations, I would recommend trying to make them because they are fun and unique. |
Jordan | From what I learned today about tessellations, I can infer that Escher created mathematical masterpieces. |
Keely | I think CAF is important because it is a good tool to use when you have to make a hard decision. |