Why All the Fish in Math???

Students always comment, "Why all the fish, Mrs. McCabe?"
"How do fish and math have anything in common?"

I'm sure I could come up with a math problem (or two...or three!) including fish,
But this FISH! lesson is more important.
We focus on four FISH! to help us understand the math expectations in Mrs. McCabe's classroom.
And the best part?
These four FISH! ideas are a great reminder for life in general.


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We watched how Pike's Place Fish Market became successful,
And then we took their four ideas and brainstormed how it would look like in math class.

1.  Choose Your Attitude (Focus on Attitude):  Be happy!  Come in a good mood.  Make Every Day A Good Day!  Don't Get Mad, Get Glad!  Look on the Bright Side of Things.  Don't Be a Bummer.
2.  Play (Interject Fun):  Get Involved!  Movement.  Play with Numbers.  Math Games.  Have Energy!
3.  Make Their Day (Serve Others):  Help Others.  Don't Be Negative.  Compliments.  Be Encouraging.  Smile.  Be There.
4.  Be There (Here and Now):  Show Up Ready to Learn.  Keep Together.  Focus on Math.  Communicate about Math.  Engage with Students.