Reflections on the Power of Yet and Growth Mindset in the Math Classroom
“I am not good at math.” “ I’m not a math person.” “I am missing the math gene.” “I don’t have a math brain.” “Math
Three Easy Ways to Transform Scary Mad Minute Drills into Something Purposeful
Yes. Learners need to know their math facts. Why? As they get older and mathematics becomes more rich and complex, working memory needs to be
Six Activities to Use at Home to Help Prevent the Summer Slide
Congratulations! You made it to summer break! Summer is not only the time for rest and relaxation but also for reflecting on the previous
Three Types of Tasks You Should Add to Your Math Routine, Tomorrow!
Why should you shake up your routine in the Math Lab? In a word: equity. It is more important than ever to provide engaging
More or Less? How to Strengthen Comparison Thinking Through Games
“Who wants more!?” Growing up in an Italian household, this was a common phrase that was heard at the kitchen table. I can just picture
How To Promote Flexible Thinking and Risk-Taking in Math Class
Showing students that math is a flexible subject can be powerful. So many kids (and adults) believe that math is all about getting right
How to Investigate Subitizing Through Games to Spark Early Number Sense
Subitize comes from the Latin word “subit(us)”, which means “to appear suddenly.” In my last post, we talked about the Early Number Sense Trajectory that
How to Round Numbers Using Rounding Mountain (Plus Free Printables!)
Rounding numbers is a tricky concept for many kids. It can be somewhat abstract and a difficult concept to grasp. If there is one thing
Powerful Guided Math Assessments: One Teacher’s Experience
Assessment is not a favorite word for teachers or students. I remember back in the ancient times (the late 70s) when we would have a