Math Practice Number Three Based On Common Core Standards!

3. Construct Viable Arguments and Critique the Reasoning of Others

Mathematically proficient students understand and use their previous knowledge to construct arguments based on math problems. They logically progress with steps to make sure their argument is the correct argument about ways to solve a problem. They are justified in their conclusion that the answer is correct and able to respond to the arguments of others. NOT JUST when the other person's math is wrong, but also when their math is correct. By examining the other students point of view and attack skill, they can see other ways to come to a correct answer. Students of all ages can listen to other students and then use their method, or not use their incorrect method, to problem solve in the future! I'll see you back here tomorrow night with NUMBER FOUR!
{If you click on Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas here or at the bottom of this post you will be able to read the previous posts in this series.}

I'm Fern Smith, my school's Teacher of the Year and 3rd Grade Team Leader.

If you haven't been to my blog, I'd love for you to drop by and follow me! 

Thanks, ~Fern