Our past few blog posts have highlighted the direction we are taking with some of our schools this spring to really develop the coherence and connectedness of the Common Core standards in the math classroom. Read More >>
Technology
Five Tips for Student-Led Instruction
Abacus Fun: Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of Abacus Fun! Read More >>
Do you Desmos?
If you thought Desmos was just for middle/high school students (like me!), you would be wrong! I recently developed a whole new appreciation and excitement for using this amazing tool in elementary school! Read More >>
Math Workshop Series: Math with Tools/Tech/Problem Solving
The focus of this station in the Math Workshop is higher-order thinking and concrete application of math skills. This will be developed differently in each grade level.
Happy Numbers: Online Companion to Eureka Math for K-2
If you’re using Eureka Math/Engage New York and you teach Kindergarten (or 1st or 2nd Grade), this post is for you! Read More >>
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Teachers of mathematics for centuries have helped students understand mathematics using “manipulatives”– visual objects that help illustrate mathematical relationships and applications.
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The Rocketbook Wave Smart Notebook
I love technology, and I do use my iPad and computer for a lot of things, however there’s just certain times that call for a good old fashioned piece of paper and pencil. If you are like me, you are always taking notes for various meetings, brainstorming sessions, or just jotting down ideas on your next to do list – usually in different notebooks.
Calling all Eureka Math/Engage New York Users!
If you use Eureka Math/Engage New York and haven’t seen these two amazing (FREE!) resources, you are missing out!
Instant Feedback in the Classroom with Plickers!
What if you had a tool that would let you scan your classroom and get immediate feedback about whether or not students understand the concept?