Math Concepts
Zero may seem like nothing but it has a big job to do, especially when it comes to place value.
Find out why number lines shouldn’t be used until 2nd grade and what to use instead.
There’s a place for both conceptual and procedural knowledge in math classrooms. But I do have one exception to my rule.
The idea of fewer is a difficult concept to understand. There are lots of reasons why, like you can’t actually see fewer. No wonder it’s a challenging idea for students!
What is subitizing? Have you ever noticed how quickly you can recognize the number of fingers someone is holding up? Or how many dots there are on a die? That’s subitizing (soo-bi-tiz-ing)! And it’s a critical foundational skill. This blog will cover everything you need to know about what it is, why it’s important, practical tips […]
In a recent survey, 164 out of 168 elementary teachers agreed that reading and comprehension are the main hurdles to students solving word problems.
