Beyond the Textbook: How to Use Math Manipulatives for Middle Schoolers
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Learn how manipulatives in math can enhance the learning experience for middle school learners.
Mathematics
Embracing Oracy: A Foundational Skill for Multilingual Learners
2-MIN. READ
Uncover ways to enrich your student’s oracy skills among students who navigate multiple languages.
Emphasizing Conceptual Knowledge versus Procedural Knowledge in Mathematics Education
4-MIN. READ
Learn how to emphasize conceptual understanding to equip students with the skills for future success in the classroom.
Questioning for Deeper Mathematical Understanding
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Discover how deep-thinking questions can help students reveal a deeper understanding of the material.
Trust Me: Using Multisensory Learning in Mathematics and Reading
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Find out how Liz's loss of taste and smell during the pandemic helped her teach students trust and conceptual understanding through multisensory learning.
Ready or Not, Here We Come: How Do You Know If Students Are Ready for Algebra?
2-MIN. READ
Algebra-ready students will be prepared to succeed in high-level mathematics. Learn how to determine if your students are ready.
Three Musts for Manipulatives in Math Class
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Discover why using manipulatives in math is important.
How to Set Up Math Centers in Your Classroom
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Get tips for setting up math centers in your classroom to support student growth.
Make Building Math Fluency Fun
2-MIN. READ
Implement these engaging games in the classroom to make building math fluency fun.
Connecting with Middle Schoolers
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Find out how building trust and creating a safe space helps you connect with middle schoolers and enhance student learning.
Bringing Clarity to Math Instruction and Understanding
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Here are four tips on how to understand and teach mathematical instruction based on current strategies and standards.
Building a Strong Student Community
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Build a strong student community by creating a foundation of trust.
HOW-TO VIDEOS: Using Number Lines in Primary Grades Math
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Check out these hands-on tips for using number lines in the primary grades to help your students develop a linear view of numbers.
A Quick Guide to Goal Setting with Students
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Learn how to implement student goal setting in your classroom.
How Portland Public Schools Achieved Great Success
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Learn about what strategies Portland Public Schools utilized to achieve great growth in math across the district.
Fostering Joy in Learning: Embracing Exploration and Conversation in the Math Classroom
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Transform your math classroom into a safe space that fosters joy and exploration in learning with these three tips.
A Deeper Approach to Math Practice Adds Up to Big Results
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Find out why offering a range of mathematical practice opportunities can help your students think more deeply and master foundational skills.
Four Must-Haves for Your Core Math Solution
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Here are four must-haves for your core math solution.
Four Ways Math Games Can Motivate Your Students
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Here are four ways to use math games to motivate students and improve understanding.
Use Math Coherence Strategies to Knock Out Unfinished Learning
4-MIN. READ
Understand what math coherence is and how to leverage it to help your students grasp fundamental concepts.
5 Tips for Keeping Students Actively Participating and Engaged
4-MIN. READ
These student engagement strategies will help bring your quietest students out of their shells and manage your chattiest ones for engaging class discussions.
Making Math Magical: Creating Classrooms Where Students Thrive
4-MIN. READ
Find out five tips for helping your students feel more comfortable with math.
5 Practices That Promote Math Discourse
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Encourage math discourse and engagement with these five best practices to help your students gain a deeper understanding of foundational concepts.
4 Best Practices for Analyzing Student Data
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Check out these ready-to-use tips for analyzing and understanding student data to best support their learning in the classroom.
4 Ways to Help Students Succeed
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Check out these actionable ways to help your students get on track and make progress in their learning.
10 Reasons to Bring Out the Paper in Math Class
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Screen fatigue? Learn why the use of printed math materials in your classroom can be of benefit to you and your students.
Why Scaffolding Builds Mathematics Learning Success
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With a full year’s worth of teaching to cover, scaffolding can be your greatest tool in helping students learn math concepts efficiently.