Math Problem Solving

We started solving sea creature problems (addition & subtraction story problems) today. Normally, I would have students take out a whiteboard to solve the problems, but I decided to try the Math Learning Center's Number Frame app on the iPad.  You can draw, type or write numbers & symbols, or use ten frames/counters.

They worked in pairs.  One partner solved the problem on the iPad. The second partner watched them solve the problem and then was responsible for explaining their partner's work.  We projected the iPad on the screen using the document camera.  We had some great discussions and students realized very quickly if they forgot something or had something incorrect.  We could even have the first partner correct their mistakes with the eraser feature while the class watched.