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This is the Kind of Math Class Where I’d Like to Learn

Terri Eichholz

I found this video originally on Upworthy.  It is so exciting to see the students’ enthusiasm as they work the real-world problem inspired by a train puzzle their teacher found at the store.  The teacher, Justin Solonynka, truly knows how to engage the minds of his 7th grade students!

How to Arrange a Train

You can see the sequel to the video here. The same students, a year later, receive a slightly more challenging problem.

I love seeing the collaboration and listening to the thinking of the students!

“It was never really about the answer.  It was about the process,” says Justin Solonynka in the second video.

Exactly.

Published by Terri Eichholz

Terri is a curriculum and tech integration specialist, speaker, and author with a passion for engaging and empowering learners. She delivers engaging professional learning, consultations on a variety of educational needs, and professional articles for various outlets . Find out more about Terri on the About page in the site menu.

2 thoughts on “This is the Kind of Math Class Where I’d Like to Learn”

  1. Hi Terri,

    Fantastic to see the engagement of these students. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
    I think the link for the sequel is wrong; i think it should be “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPnSQD5ca7M&list=UUswp7m4nzBYcL7OzQmBfmLA” ?

    Belgian greetings
    Veerle

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