Bridges Blog Archive for October 2011

Using "Search Site" for a Blog Entry

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   October 5, 2011

As the blog grows, you may find it helpful to become familiar with the "Search Site" function in the cluster of purple navigation buttons at the top right of each page. When you arrive, go directly to "Advanced Search" located right below the keywords box.

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Exploring Other Bases

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   October 3, 2011

Recently, a teacher asked me why other bases are explored in Bridges. I could relate to her question, as I wondered the same thing when I first encountered the lessons with Base 5 in third grade and Base 4 in fourth grade. While at some level I understood that exposure to other bases would lead children to a deeper understanding of place value and our Base 10 system, it wasn't until I saw it in action that I could fully appreciate the results.

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Addition and Subtraction Fact Strategy Posters

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   October 1, 2011

Interested in some posters with the addition and subtraction fact strategies taught in Bridges grades 2 and 3? You'll find the pdfs in this blog entry from October 2009. Also, don't forget the recent post that includes multiplication and division strategy posters.

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