Instructional Practices
Use student mistakes to your advantage. See why wrong answers in math are a starting point for deeper understanding and sense-making.
If students can’t explain why a tip or trick works, they shouldn’t use it. Learn why and what to do instead.
Find out why formative assessment is important and how to use them effectively in your math classroom.
Learn how to create a classroom filled with excitement around math, one where kids are eager to share and talk about their ideas.
Tired of your kids plucking out the numbers and not reading the number story? Try numberless word problems.
A resource for teachers and caregivers: how to help with math at home
Make vocabulary accessible to your students with a math word wall.
Tips to create a math-rich environment in your elementary math classroom.
What is CRA and what does it look like in early math classrooms? Explore best practices for this approach.
The idea of acting out a story problem is probably not new to you. For years, I’ve heard people say “Act it out.” But no one ever told me how to solve a story problem this way. Today, we’ll talk about how to use this strategy effectively and how to connect it to the use […]
It’s that time of year. If you haven’t already heard people talking about end-of-the-year standardized tests and math test prep, those conversations will be picking up soon. The most common question I hear is “How can I get my kids ready for the test?” Today we’ll talk about some effective strategies to make sure your […]
Before we ever ask students to solve number stories, there are foundational skills they should have. The critical learning phases can help us identify when they’re ready.
