Math
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in mathematics.
Why Reflection Matters in Math Class—and How to Get Started
Teachers can help students build resilience and confidence in their math abilities through the power of reflection.A More Efficient and Productive Way to Conduct Math Assessments
Here’s how to assign graded work that more accurately assesses elementary students’ learning and saves time.Your content has been saved!
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Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.Your content has been saved!
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How math choice boards can enable new elementary teachers to meet the needs of their individual learners while employing mathematical rigor.Your content has been saved!
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In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure.7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class
A few straightforward shifts and strategies can help create math classrooms where even the most reticent learners find their footing.Using Student Reflections to Inform Your Small Groups
Using students’ perspectives on math classes to inform your grouping practices can positively impact how they see themselves as math learners.597Your content has been saved!
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Teachers can work together to reveal the ways that math concepts are already present in PE activities.Should More Time Be Spent Learning Math Facts?
As schools nationwide contend with declining math scores, some districts are dedicating more time to the practice of foundational skills.Using Board Games to Teach Math to Young Children
Playing board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun!Build a “Share What Works” Experience in Your School Community!
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Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.19.4kYour content has been saved!
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Hallway bulletin boards are a fun entry point for students, teachers, and staff to engage in math-centered activities together.Weighing Inquiry-Based Learning and Direct Instruction in Elementary Math
Teachers can ask themselves three key questions in order to choose the most effective instructional approach to a topic.5 Ways to Stop Thinking for Your Students
Too often math students lean on teachers to think for them, but there are some simple ways to guide them to think for themselves.6.3kYour content has been saved!
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