Teaching Math: Grades 3-5: Communication


	Observing Student Communication


	Introduction \| Problem: Folded-Square Shapes \| Solution: Folded-Square Shapes \| Problem Reflection #1 \| Problem: Sorting Shapes \| Solution: Sorting Shapes \| Problem Reflection #2 \| Classroom Practice \| Observe a Classroom \| Your Journal

Now we'll look at another problem, which was developed for a fourth-grade class. Below is a collection of shapes, some of which can be grouped in a number of different ways:

1. Think of a way to group some of these shapes, and write down a phrase for this grouping method.

2. Draw a picture of every shape that fits in this category.

3. Write a sentence explaining why the shapes all belong in this category.

4. Repeat for at least three categories.

Student solutions




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