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...
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...
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...
MoreA decade ago, I wrote about my ten misinformed beliefs about mathematics. These weren’t beliefs that I was told, but rather beliefs that I formed because of the way I learned math each day in the...
MoreWhile many students are able to perform computations, some of those same students struggle when challenged to apply their computational skills to solve math problems. Rather than relying on...
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