tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post5547440116846299594..comments2023-12-08T03:50:40.424-05:00Comments on What Does the Fox Read?: BUILD and a Puff of SmokeMrs. Youelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09826153489739838209noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-17246863695847039282013-04-09T01:19:43.065-04:002013-04-09T01:19:43.065-04:00I have to admit, Tanya, it's not my favorite p...I have to admit, Tanya, it's not my favorite program. Then again, I'm not a huge fan of scripted programs. However, it does mean well and wants students to learn how to conceptualize, not just memorize.<br /><br />Unfortunately, that doesn't always meet the standard. I think Investigations is a good program to use as a resource, but if you have things you've always done (maybe something favorite), work it in. For me, it's worked best this year to use it as more of a hybrid program, but then again, I teach the collaborative class (special needs) this year and they simply do NOT get the abstract but need the concrete.<br /><br />The games in Investigations, I will say, are fun and do teach quite a bit. I don't like the fact that in second grade, they only go to tens for place value, but you can build on that. <br /><br />The only other thought that comes to mind right now is fact fluency. Investigations defines that as repetition, as in playing enough games to "make 10" should help them know their facts. Also, their idea of fluency is that the students know different strategies to solve a problem.<br /><br />Let me know if you need anything else! Just go into it with an open mind (I have a coworker who LOVES the program), but be prepared to supplement, if needed. :)<br /><br />Mrs. Youelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826153489739838209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-12213875447972300222013-04-07T00:56:33.183-04:002013-04-07T00:56:33.183-04:00Using investigations next year. Have anything to ...Using investigations next year. Have anything to share? Insights, etc. Thanks. <br />tanya_morrill@interact.ccsd.net<br /><br />izzynrusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16686126963833975329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-58441646083720789032012-08-18T15:15:18.789-04:002012-08-18T15:15:18.789-04:00Thanks! Sending one your way (sorry for the delay...Thanks! Sending one your way (sorry for the delay...first week of school!).Mrs. Youelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826153489739838209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-71591124066486780992012-08-16T13:44:41.854-04:002012-08-16T13:44:41.854-04:00I would love a copy! Thanks!
lisa@focusonforever....I would love a copy! Thanks!<br />lisa@focusonforever.comPenny Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042502651166464095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-60511326691069939732012-07-23T13:33:01.490-04:002012-07-23T13:33:01.490-04:00Thank you ladies! The original zipped file was too...Thank you ladies! The original zipped file was too big, so I'm having to send you several different emails with attachments. I hope you find it useful! :)Mrs. Youelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826153489739838209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-5129700824315155702012-07-22T21:38:24.203-04:002012-07-22T21:38:24.203-04:00Our district uses Investigations as well. I would...Our district uses Investigations as well. I would love to see what you have worked on. Thanks.<br />Cindy<br /><br />CL14Mentor@oh.rr.comCindy Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934818350007533842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158340007093151294.post-55630212352515596342012-07-21T23:22:10.627-04:002012-07-21T23:22:10.627-04:00I would love to look at a copy of your schedule. ...I would love to look at a copy of your schedule. We also use investigations.<br />Mechele.Barrow@gmail.comMechelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840427942894383788noreply@blogger.com