As I’m in schools throughout Michigan and the United States, every place I go has a different way of thinking about math and different levels of rigor and expectation. Read More >>
Pedagogy
The Struggle (with Subtraction with Regrouping) is Real
I love this blog because I have a chance to bring (hopefully!) relevant and useful topics based on a snapshot of what is going on in schools every day! Today, we’re going to tackle subtraction with regrouping. Read More >>
Transferring Ownership of the Eight Math Practices
Deck o’ Dots Video Tutorials Are Live!
This week, on our website, we are launching a new tab – video tutorials! We are pleased to finally be able to provide this much-requested feature, but first… Read More >>
Partner Number Talks
Let’s take a deeper look at number talks! Read More >>
Can you have exit tickets for number talks?
As math teachers, many of us have been implementing number talks for quite some time. Read More >>
End in Mind: Backwards Design for Math Lessons
As we established last week, while the standards are the same for everyone, each program has a different thought process, different activities, and their lesson for that standard will be completely different. Read More >>
What They Say, What They Mean, How to Teach It
There are so many different types of math programs available – Everyday Math, My Math, Go Math, Eureka Math/EngageNY, Math Expressions. They’re all designed around the same standards, though the way each program teaches the standards can be very different. Read More >>
Importance of Numeracy Screening Part 3: Combinations and Missing Parts
Make it Fun! Kid-Approved Games for Building Visual Memory
Welcome to the third part of our visual memory series! These fun games and activities can be played as a family or with your students to help them exercise and build their visual memory muscles! Read More >>