Math
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in mathematics.
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.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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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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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.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.4.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.Understanding How You Can Help Students With Dyscalculia
By providing targeted supports and instruction, teachers can help students with dyscalculia find more comfort and success in math class.186Your content has been saved!
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A few straightforward shifts and strategies can help create math classrooms where even the most reticent learners find their footing.14 Exceptionally Fun Math Games for Middle and High School
Robust skill-building and reinforcement of key mathematical concepts lie beneath the excitement of these games.684Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Ensuring That Your Math Learning Stations Are a High-Leverage Routine
By focusing on a few core station types and committing to routines, teachers can boost engagement and student understanding.309Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.407Your 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.19kYour content has been saved!
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Playing board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun!The Power of Slow Reveal Graphs
Teachers can leverage students’ curiosity to explore visual representations of data in an engaging way.
