Three Simple Shifts to a Reasoning Classroom
For years, traditional math instruction has trained students (and teachers) to believe that math is a race to find a correct answer. When students face
How to Use Cuisenaire Rods to Build Fraction Understanding
Cuisenaire rods (sometimes called number rods) are a fantastic tool for getting students to reason about numbers, but one of my absolute favorite ways to
Using Number Tiles to Build Number Sense, Understanding, and Metacognition
We know that flexibility is an essential part of fluency, but it can be hard to wrap our heads around how to teach it. Number
Using Bar Models to Effectively Solve Math Word Problems
Have you tried Model Drawing in your classroom? I recently read the book 8 Step Model Drawing by Bob Hogan and Char Forsten. I have
Three Ways to Use Ten Frames for Upper Elementary {Powerful!}
Ten frames are a staple in primary classrooms. These two-by-five rectangles can be used to help young students develop number sense within ten. But their