Math
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in mathematics.
Using the CRA Framework in Elementary Math
Math tool kits and other teaching strategies allow seamless implementation of the Concrete Representational Abstract framework.378Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math
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.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.6 Ways to Improve Students’ Math Literacy
Middle and high school math teachers can use these ideas to build students’ reading comprehension and reasoning skills using real tasks like budgeting.58111 Real World Math Activities That Engage Students
Bridging the gap between abstract math concepts and real-life experiences can make the subject accessible and relevant for kids.153Should 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.9.7kUsing 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!7.2kWhy 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.19.6k8 Ways to Infuse Movement into Math Class
These research-backed, teacher-approved activities can help early math learners engage physically with abstract concepts.1.2kA Collaborative Approach to Mistake Analysis
This method calls for students working in groups to create problems, point out common errors, find solutions, and then explain the process.4.4k5 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.6kMaking a Math Lesson More Hands-On
When teachers provide opportunities for students to construct figures and play with dimensions while exploring geometry, math becomes more accessible to everyone.3.5kHow to Turn Your Math Classroom Into a ‘Thinking Classroom’
The researcher Peter Liljedahl evangelizes for practices that prioritize and stimulate more hard thinking in classrooms.3.8k60-Second Strategy: Pass the Marker
Getting students up on their feet and solving problems together helps build engagement—and stronger math thinkers.47910 Teacher-Recommended Math Apps and Online Tools
Whether you teach online or in person this fall, these digital math tools may come in handy for grades pre-K through 12.12.9k