Math
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in mathematics.
6 Strategies to Make Setting Up Small Group Work More Sustainable
Elementary teachers can reap the benefits of differentiated instruction in math by leveraging existing resources.4.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of Using Choice Boards in Math
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!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Ways to Encourage Deep Mathematical Thinking
You can adapt the curriculum you have to create rich tasks that invite reasoning and build students’ problem-solving skills.33.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math
Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.7 Ways to Get Math Students to Show Their Thinking
Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.87.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Making Retrieval Practice a Classroom Routine
By regularly working in activities that get students to recall content they’ve learned in the past and apply it, teachers can ensure deeper understanding.Building Students’ Number Sense in Elementary Math
To get an internal sense of how numbers relate to each other, students can practice working with number lines.Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract: Using the CPA Method in Upper Elementary Math
Teachers can help students build deeper math understanding and confidence by introducing concepts in distinct stages.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.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.Strategies to Help Build Students’ Math Fact Fluency
With regular routines and reflective practice, elementary students can build accuracy and confidence in math.9.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Multisensory Approach to Teaching Slope With Sound
This three-part, ears-on lesson blends sound and visuals to help middle schoolers make sense of linear relationships.2.4kYour content has been saved!
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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.378.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A 5-Stage Strategy Students Can Use to Tackle Word Problems
Breaking down problems into distinct action steps can help students approach problems more thoughtfully.6.7kYour content has been saved!
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