Summary and Synthesis

In the past few class we have been working on CGI. It is a teaching strategy to helps students learn in a different way. I feel that this is a wonderful way to guide students' learning. I think that by teaching this way students will be more motivated in math class and also have a better attitude when it comes to math. However, I do think that when teaching math, a teacher must also used a instruction strategy at some point. There is such a variety of students in the classroom, and some learn best with CGI where others need more direction. Another reason why you can not just teach in a CGI approach is because the standardized test that are required do not allow students to use anything other than their fingers, so students can not rely on manipulatives. It think that it is important for students to have some CGI in the classroom though because it helps students to understand the WHY of math. When they have discovered this they can move in to the instructional understanding of math so that they can do well on the standardized tests.