I don't have a specific resource in mind at the moment, but
there's a lot of emphasis on writing about your thinking in
problem-solving (that can include pictures and diagrams), math
journaling, and similar Marilyn Burns-ish stuff. I'd focus on
one challenging, multi-step problem and compare approaches in
terms of how different students go about solving it. hth

On 6/30/09, Froggybee wrote:
> Hello! I am seeking some input from all the wonderful GATE
> teachers out there!
>
> Next year I will be teaching an "intervention" course to my
> GT middle school kids. They will be divided into grade
> levels (7th graders first quarter, 6th graders second
> quarter, 8th graders third quarter). I am supposed to look
> at the state testing scores (in math and LA in particular)
> and find ways in which to get the kids to improve. Critical
> thinking skills should be incorporated into whatever it is
> I choose.
>
> Last year I did the "This I Believe" essay writing through
> NPR as well as "WordMasters." Any thoughts on how to go
> about improving the math portion? I have the kids about 45
> minutes per day for the entire 8-week quarter.
>
> Thanks!

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