Class begins with a blast of excitement as hands wave in the air. Helen Chandler’s class anxiously awaits who will be called on to add a new marker to the Math Calendar and deliver the prompt that will guide the morning math discussions and activities.
Hiteon Elementary fifth graders greet each day ready to engage in math, thanks to calendar-based lessons, activities and materials made possible through their successful Beaverton’s Choice crowdfunding project, Monthly Math Magic. Not only is this a great start to the day, but students are ready to participate when it’s time to learn core math lessons.
The calendar resource is a unique way to review and re-learn past concepts, while still creating time for the regular fifth-grade math work. The best part, student response has far exceeded the fifth-grade team’s expectations.
“This was an amazing experience,” says fifth grade teacher, Helen Chandler. “I still can’t believe I get to share this resource with my team and watch students enjoy and engage in it every day!”
Learn more about all the great projects seeking funding on Beaverton’s Choice.