by Shannon McCartney | Sep 20, 2019 | *Assessment, *Curriculum, Audience - Teachers, Series - Instruction by Design
We mapped out our quarterly promises, looked at data within the district, and identified power standards. But how would we know if it was working?? Missed an episode? See the whole Instruction by Design Series here. At this point, it was time for us to look a little...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 13, 2019 | *Curriculum, *Early Intervention, *Math Practices, Audience - Teachers, Series - Instruction by Design
When you think of “curriculum,” what comes to mind? For most of us, our first thought is of that book that we use to teach that particular subject. When a school district requests math training, the first question I always ask is What is your district’s curricular...
by Shannon McCartney | Sep 5, 2019 | *Math Manipulatives, Audience - K-5, Series - Top 5 All-Stars
Manipulatives are such an important part of helping students develop number sense, but let’s get the lingo straight! This post has consistently been one of our most visited, so whether you call it a rekenrek, an abacus or something completely different, we hope...
by Shannon McCartney | Aug 29, 2019 | *Multiplication, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5), Series - Top 5 All-Stars
Today’s educational landscape seems to value “fast facts” and timed tests, but how effective are these practices? Consider these two scenarios: One student looks at 7 x 7 and can immediately say 49. Another student looks at 7 x 7 and says, “Well, I...
by Shannon McCartney | Aug 22, 2019 | *Fractions, *Number Talks, Audience - Upper Elementary (3-5), Series - Top 5 All-Stars
Think about the last time you baked something… The recipe calls for 1/3 cup…you look the drawer and you only have a 1/2 cup measure and a 1/4 cup measure…what do you do?? When it comes to fractions, most of us have an anxiety about them, even in our...
