In this episode I speak with two editors/publishers from Brick Math. Brick Math helps students learn the basics of the K-6 math curriculum by modeling with LEGO® bricks. Specific math subjects include: Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Basic Fractions, Basic Measurement, Fraction Multiplication, Fraction Division, Decimals, and Advanced Measurement and Geometry. When students are taught with Brick Math, they develop a deeper understanding of the concepts that are the foundation of true mathematical knowledge.
This is the fourth part of a six part podcast series as part of my Purposeful Play with LEGO online course.
Episode direct link is here: https://coffeechug.simplecast.com/episodes/092-purposeful-play-with-lego-featuring
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Topics We Explore
- What is Brick Math?
- How did Brick Math come to be into a full curriculum?
- What do you need in order to do the lessons?
- Three way process on how to learn and use with LEGO based on Constructionism
- The power of engagement in the classroom to enhance learning.
- How does a teacher use this teaching concept to differentiate in a classroom?
Show Notes & Quotes
- Doodling builds confidence, memory https://www.educationdive.com/news/doodling-builds-confidence-memory/544474/
- a multi-purpose tool… – Brick Math https://www.brickmathseries.com/1/post/2019/03/a-multi-purpose-tool.html
- Constructionism
- Situating Constructionism by Seymour Papert and Idit Harel
- The following essay is the first chapter in Seymour Papert and Idit Harel’s book Constructionism
WHERE TO FIND BrickMath
- Website – https://www.brickmathseries.com/
- Shirley Disseler on Twitter – https://twitter.com/sdisseler
- Purchase the books on the site
- Brick Set
- Purchase on Amazon
- Read on Kindle Unlimited to explore
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