Sue will be presenting a couple sessions at the NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Chicago on June 16-18, 2025. Sue’s sessions include: Empowering Learners: Using Literature to Center Math Investigations...
MoreIf you are attending the NCTM 2025 virtual conference, join Sue on Friday evening, Apr. 4, for the IGNITE sessions. Each speaker has 5 minutes and 20 slides to share insights about a math topic of their choice. Sue will be focusing on reimaging...
MoreJoin this hand2mind webinar on Wed., Feb. 19 from 4-5pm CST. Sue O’Connell will explore tasks designed to help students grasp the essential concepts of fractions. Explore ways to break down complex fraction ideas into accessible, tangible...
MoreSue will be presenting two sessions at the conference, one for grades K-2 teachers/math coaches and one for grades 3-5 teachers/math coaches. Both will explore fun ways to engage students in deepening their math understanding through simple...
MoreAs K-5 educators, many of us were taught math in a way that focused on memorization and procedures—learning how to get the right answer without necessarily understanding why it works. Today’s students, however, are expected to develop deeper...
MoreJoin Sue for a free one-hour webinar in the Georgia Literacy Learning Series on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Webinar Title: Math + Literature: A Perfect Pairing Webinar Description: Children’s literature captivates students’ interest and sets a...
MoreStandards in mathematics are designed with a clear purpose: to build on prior knowledge and gradually introduce more complex skills. This progression of skills ensures that students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, enabling...
MoreStarting K-5 math lessons with a story is more than just an engaging way to capture students’ attention—it has lasting benefits for their learning. Children’s literature offers a rich, relatable context that helps students connect...
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