Math
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in mathematics.
Adapting Math Word Problems for ELLs
To make word problems less confusing, especially for English language learners, change the language, not the math. Here are some ideas.366A 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.Using 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.Shining a Light on Dyscalculia
Here’s how to recognize what might be behind a student’s difficulty with math as well as strategies for teaching them.142Using Tech Tools to Energize Young Students’ Math Learning
These tools go beyond endless drills and make learning more interactive and collaborative.115Tapping Into the Metacognition of Mistakes
Getting kids to identify and classify the types of mistakes they make gives them the tools they need to drive their own learning.1.2kShould 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.10.1kUsing 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!7.3kUnlocking Engagement in Middle and High School Math
A small shift in lesson presentation can encourage older students to actively participate in class.9115 Rich Math Activities That Elementary School Teachers Can Use Anytime
These games take less than 10 minutes and help students improve their skills while having fun.841Using Learning Labs for More Engaging PD
In one district, math learning labs are allowing teachers to see how coaches handle complex instructional practices in their classrooms.1796 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.829Why 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.19.8kProblem-Based Instruction in Middle and High School Math
PBI allows students to investigate real-world mathematical questions, increasing engagement with and understanding of course material.485