Math
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in mathematics.
How Math Autobiographies Build Student Confidence
Incorporating a writing task into lessons can help students reflect on their work and see their skills in a new light.410A 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.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.10.9kSetting Small Goals to Achieve High-Impact Math Gains
Prioritizing key concepts can help teachers design instructional strategies that accelerate learning.252Using 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!7.4kCreating Better Slides for Elementary Math
When it comes to Google Slides and PowerPoint, less is more—a simple design allows students to focus on the math without distraction.296José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
The middle school math teacher, author, and lecturer, on holding high expectations for every child and prioritizing mathematics in the same way we do literacy.1.2kTapping 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.1.7kWhy 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.19.8k5 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.6.4kMaking 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.4.1kUnlocking Engagement in Middle and High School Math
A small shift in lesson presentation can encourage older students to actively participate in class.1.1k10 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 12.13k