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...
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...
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...
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