Teaching Mathematics Through Context
Rather than a focus on memorizing teacher-taught algorithms to arrive at correct answers, today’s math standards focus on computational fluency, conceptual understanding, and application...
MoreMastering Basic Math Facts: Developing and Maintaining Skills Despite the Challenges of the Pandemic
Why are math facts so important? Knowledge of basic math facts provides a foundation for multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, but the importance of these facts goes far...
MoreSelecting Games That Promote Math Fact Fluency
Yes, games are a great way to provide fluency practice for learning math facts, but what should we look for when selecting math fact games? We certainly want a game that provides students with...
MoreThe Joy of Discovery
My 10-year-old grandson (5th grade) just called me on the phone. He told me he thought he figured something out. He asked me what 2/3 of 3/4 was and I answered 6/12. He excitedly replied...
MoreGenerating Math Talk – ASCD Express
See Sue’s recent article for the ASCD Express issue about Talking in Math. Sue shares a variety of tips for generating math talk. Gather ideas for developing math vocabulary, asking...
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