Tag Archives: multiplication

St. Patrick’s Day & Google Sheets

Posted on March 6, 2018 by jgvadnais

Inspiration My instructional tech team and I always receive grateful comments from our elementary teachers we share seasonal activities.  Most of the activities we shared were using Google slides.  I wanted to challenge myself and create a seasonal activity on … Continue reading →

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Multiplying Fractions: A Desmos Area Model

Posted on December 11, 2017 by jgvadnais

INSPIRATION I’ve been tinkering with area models for awhile, storing countless versions in my teacher.desmos.com account.  A few of my area models support the conceptual thinking of multiplying fractions.  Recently, I was approached by a coaching colleague, Crystal, to teach … Continue reading →

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Diving into Google Sheets: Adding Integers & Pixel Art Multiplication

Posted on June 20, 2017 by jgvadnais

Inspiration In August of 2014, I stepped out of the classroom to become a middle level math TOA/coach.  After 21 years of teaching, I craved a different challenge and found that challenge with Desmos.  Once I learned how to make … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Skillfully Scaffolded Lesson – An Interview with Chris Depew

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jgvadnais

The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is defined as the gap between what a learner has already mastered (the actual level of development) and what he or she can achieve when provided with educational support (potential development). In order to determine … Continue reading →

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