Today third grade spent the day at a Marilyn Burns math training. Our presenter displayed dedication and a willingness to serve children through her expertise as a math teacher. We developed a better understanding of the difference between multiples and factors. Which honestly has confused me for many years. Mathematical number games were introduced to help students develop a number sense. We are trying to get these students to think “outside of the box”. She wanted us to realize how we as teachers have to attempt to listen and understand their way of thinking on how they arrived at a solution. And she explained it is ok to make mistakes. Now the trick is to incorporate the games she displayed into the already tight math schedule. Onward to tomorrow!!!!!!