Mathematical+Thinking

=Mathematical Thinking is not just telling the answer, but being able to EXPLAIN your thinking.=
 * How did you solve the problem? Step-by-Step
 * What was you thinking as you worked through the problem?
 * Use your math vocabulary and always tell everything you know about the math you are using.
 * Explain how to solve the problem as if you were teaching a fourth grade student how to solve the problem.

This page is a place where you can solve problems, share your ideas, and discuss your thinking with each other.
= If you cannot solve the whole problem, explain what you do understand and ask questions. It is okay to not know something or give an incorrect answer, as long as you try your best !=

Directions:
1. Read the problem of the week. 2. Solve the problem on scrap paper. 3. Post your mathematical thinking in the discussion tab by replying to Ms. Keeton's post (the first post). 4. Read a classmates post and reply by choosing one of the following:
 * Ask a question about what your classmate was thinking.
 * Respond to a classmates question/confusion by explaining how they could have got to the answer.
 * Compliment something they did well - "I like the part where you..." & give one "I wish" statement - "I wish you would have explained more about..."
 * Compare & Contrast your mathematical thinking to your classmate - how are they the same? How are they different

=Party Time=

Ms. Randle was planning a party for the teachers. There are 27 teachers. She needs to get plates and cups. Plates come in packages of 4. Cups come in packages of 6. A. How many packages of plates does she need to buy, in order to have enough for all the teachers (not including herself)? B. How many packages of cups does she need to buy, in order to have enough for all the teachers? C. If someone wanted to have the exact same amount of plates and cups, with none left over, how many plates would they have?

Solve the problem & explain your thinking.
Some possible strategies are:
 * [[image:plastic-cup-6oz--11152713251.jpg width="192" height="192" align="right"]]Use counters or tiles from the math center
 * Draw a picture to help you solve the problem
 * Work it out using numbers