Annie Pumphrey, K-5 Math Coach, Sudbury MA

After doing this routine three times with one class of 3rd graders, we received my favorite reflection: The next time I read a word problem, I will pay attention to…”The important quantities” because “the unimportant quantities will mess you up”. This reflection came from a student who receives ELL and special education support, and made us feel that this student truly recognized the value of the routine and saw how it could help him in the future.