Fostering Perseverance in Problem Solving
One of the biggest frustrations in teaching problem solving is seeing students give up when answers don’t come easily. Heads drop, pencils stop moving, and we hear the all-too-familiar...
MoreWriting in Math Class: Building Deeper Understanding Through Reflection and Expression
When we write our thoughts, something powerful happens: we organize our thinking, test our ideas, clarify and restate, and ultimately refine what we understand. Writing forces us to slow down and...
MoreWhere Everyone Counts: Belonging in Elementary Math
One of the most important goals we can have as educators is to create a classroom where every student feels they belong. In an elementary math class, this sense of belonging is about making every...
MoreFrom Memorization to Reasoning: Supporting K-5 Teachers in Embracing Change
As 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...
MoreBuilding Strong Math Foundations: The Power of Learning Progressions in the Elementary Grades
Standards 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...
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