Math

This year, sharing manipulatives was out for many districts, and one teacher says she won’t go back once the pandemic ends.

When teachers noticed a lack of autonomy in the math classroom, a switch to a student-centered curriculum bumped ownership of learning—and the kids' ability to talk about their problem-solving approach.

Combining simple exercises with math instruction can help ensure that elementary school students remember these lessons.

Talking through their math work helps students understand it better, and these strategies get those conversations started.

Exposure to a variety of approaches to problem-solving provides students with opportunities to improve their math skills.

Students generally feel less anxious and more excited to explore concepts when they connect the math they’re learning to real-life situations.

A look at one way high school math teachers can guide female students to overcome stereotypes and develop a positive sense of their math abilities.

When Black students’ lives are reflected in math instruction, they’re more likely to achieve success.

Teachers can use this visual rubric to help elementary students reflect on and evaluate their own learning as they move through the curriculum.

Providing math students with positive feedback can help them clarify their thinking, take risks, and apply concepts in new contexts.

Teachers can use stories and poems to boost students’ understanding of math and science concepts while giving them extra reading practice.

Instead of rushing to find a solution, this math activity forces students to slow down, consider evidence, and deepen their understanding of the concepts.

Support provided by early childhood educators can put students on a path that will lead to success in math for years to come.

When teachers take a step back from center stage, they create space for students to collaborate as active math learners.