Math
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5 Strategies to Help Build Math Fluency in K–2
Teachers can move beyond flashcards to give young students a lot of practice in developing a key math skill.218Your 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.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.4.4kYour 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.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.116Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Bringing Math Concepts to Life Through Art and Technology
When elementary students experience math through multiple modes, they begin to see it as a language of design, rhythm, and beauty.169Your 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.Strategies to Help Build Students’ Math Fact Fluency
With regular routines and reflective practice, elementary students can build accuracy and confidence in math.274Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Fun Fall Math Activities for Kindergarten
Implementing seasonal math strategies in the fall is a simple yet powerful way to build early mathematical understanding.224Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.Using Error Analysis to Boost Engagement and Student Talk in Math
Examining mistakes gives students a chance to discuss misconceptions openly and find new approaches to solving problems.Fall Math Manipulatives: Pumpkins, Leaves, and More
Students can get hands-on by incorporating natural objects into curiosity-driven math lessons like measuring and sorting.130Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using ‘Tell Me More’ Prompts to Make Learning Stick
Asking students to explain how they arrived at an answer is a powerful strategy for making a concept more memorable.Your content has been saved!
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