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Teaching Math Without Words

April 3, 2017

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Now here’s an idea: teaching without words.

That’s not such a stretch really. Modeling–demonstrating how to saw a board, shoot a free throw, or use a paintbrush–don’t require words at all. You can watch it done, and then attempt to do it with some help, then try it by yourself. It’s the graduated responsibility model–show me, help me, let me.

We use words–or rather should use words–when words are the best way to communicate an idea.

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