We tell students that adding makes numbers bigger and subtracting makes them smaller, but even in kindergarten, we see examples that don’t fit.

“Equal” doesn’t just mean “the same.” Let’s unpack what equal really means in early math, and how to help students make sense of it using concrete experiences, representational models, and clear language.

Every wonder why teaching estimation is important? Learn how estimation and number sense go hand in hand.

Tired of your kids plucking out the numbers and not reading the number story? Try numberless word problems.

Find out why number lines shouldn’t be used until 2nd grade and what to use instead.