Monday, March 5, 2007

Dr. Seuss in "Hooray for Diffendoofer Day"

"We've taught you that
the earth is round, That red and white make pink, And something else that
matters more -- We've taught you how to think."
This quotation emphasizes the importance of teaching children conceptually. It is not enough for anyone to be able to follow procedure, without knowing the concepts that back up each problem in math. It is deep relational knowledge that will allow students to connect their learning and to grow substantially in mathematics, as well as in all areas of life.

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