This is all well and good if you re designing a gadget or a programming language and it kinda makes sense in math in the sense of a well designed problem but what does low floor high ceiling mean in terms of designing lessons or units in ela.
Low floor ceiling.
And with high ceiling but high floor.
Earlier in the year we introduced the concept of area that you can measure how small or large a space is.
Your kids will struggle to even know how to get started.
Am i asking students to think or merely remember.
Is the floor still too high for you to create your own ideas.
After measuring various shapes with non standard units.
When discussing technologies to support learning and education my mentor seymour papert often emphasized the importance of low floors and high ceilings.
Blog entry by ariane stern julie kim.
Not sure where to even start.
We left energized by three key messages and affirmed by recognizing how the math learning center addresses them.
Examples of low floor high ceiling.
By drawlins june 9 2017 low floor high ceiling problems 1st grade making math relevant.
Our curriculum specialists recently attended a workshop with jo boaler cathy williams and their youcubed team.
The clean vertical lines of the drapes draw the eye upward giving the coveted illusion of height.
First graders explore area and perimeter.