If you're wondering whether to start with number talks or numeracy talks, you're not alone. Teachers often ask: “My students struggle with number sense—should I jump into number talks, or is there something I need to do first?” The short answer: It depends on your...
Ever feel like the years are flying by and standing still at the same time? Usually, it’s children that help us feel this odd sensation, but I also can’t believe it’s been TEN years since I first created my numeracy screeners!Ten years ago, I developed a set of...
It's hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the school year. Whether you get out in May or June, it has certainly been yet another school year “that was like no other.” Many of us were back to full days of in-person instruction with our students, and I know...
This little-known math tool, the rekenrek, is a star when it comes to numeracy development!
The residents of Mathville help 1-5 grade students build a solid foundation of problem solving strategies.