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Productive struggle isn’t about frustration. It’s about giving students the right kind of challenge, paired with structure and support, so they can reason, make sense of problems, and build confidence.

September 3, 2025

Why Productive Struggle Matters and What It Looks Like in Math

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Math anxiety can create real barriers for students. Learn research-backed strategies to help your students feel more confident, supported, and successful in math.

May 28, 2025

What To Do About Math Anxiety: Practical Strategies 

Math anxiety is more than nervousness before a test. It’s a persistent fear of engaging with math. Learn how recognizing it can change your classroom culture.

May 27, 2025

What Is Math Anxiety?

Teaching K-3 students how to compose and decompose numbers sets the foundation for more complex math. Learn how to use manipulatives, visual representations, and real-life examples to make these concepts stick.

November 27, 2024

Composing and Decomposing Numbers in K-3 Math

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Use student mistakes to your advantage. See why wrong answers in math are a starting point for deeper understanding and sense-making.

November 13, 2024

Math misconceptions: incorrect responses as a teaching tool

A resource for teachers and caregivers: how to help with math at home

August 21, 2024

Wondering how to help your child with math at home?

Often it’s not a student’s ability or skill that holds them back. Fixed mindsets are prevalent and they can be really harmful. Learn how to instill a growth mindset.

February 21, 2024

Do your students lack a growth mindset with word problems in math?

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Mindset is a powerful thing. Learn how fixed mindsets can negatively impact students and how to help them develop growth mindsets.

December 6, 2023

Sometimes it’s not the math that’s the problem