Purpose: Mathematizing the world routines (MWR) build student observation and problem-posing skills. MWR can be used as a stand-alone routine or as part of a launch to answer a question posed by students. Learn more by exploring this page.
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Watch a Mathematizing the World Routine with 2nd graders on floods
Watch a Mathematizing the World Routine with 2nd graders on tornadoes
Watch a Mathematizing the World Routine with 4th grade class on population data
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Aguirre, J. M., Turner, E. E., McVicar, E., McDuffie, A. R., Foote, M. Q., & Carll, E. (2024). Mathematizing the world: A routine to advance mathematizing in the elementary classroom. The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 76, 101196.