How do we find and fill the holes? – A Mathematics Learning Trajectory Tool
While the Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) were designed to incorporate the 3 major shifts of focus, coherence and rigor, it can be easy to get so focused on a grade …
NEW Resources????
NEW resources???? That is right!!! This school year you will see some new resources linked in your Instructional Guides. In addition to the GCGs, PowerPoints, and Assessments, you will find …
Math Journaling Top 10
Math journaling can be an essential strategy for students applying their understanding of concepts with written proof and informal assessment for teacher’s to guide the learning. Here are the Top …
The Ultimate Guide to Manipulatives
As teachers, we know that manipulatives are vital to helping students develop an understanding of new concepts. We also know that student misuse of manipulatives can easily stress us out. …
Math Norms – Why have them?
What are math norms? Math norms are a set of expectations established to increase active participation of all students and teachers. They are set in a positive tone and applied …
Subitizing, A funny name for a serious topic!
Subitizing comes from the Latin word for “suddenly” and refers to our ability to instantly see how many dots or objects exist in front of them. Without counting, are you …
Connecting Academics and Parents – Measurement 3rd Grade
In 3rd grade students are developing understanding of measuring length with fractions, time and elapsed time, and displaying measurement data on a line plot. Students have previous experiences in prior …
Are Timed Tests Effective Tools for Teaching Fact Fluency?
“Drilling with out understanding is harmful. I’m not saying math facts aren’t important. I’m saying math facts are best learned when we understand them and use them in different situations.” …
Ten Frames – Why they are awesome!
Ten-frames are a simple graphic tool that allow children to “see” number values. They are used in Pre-K through 2nd grade to represent values, build an understanding of ten, relate …
A Different Angle on Basic Facts
Many kids who struggle to learn their basic facts often believe there are hundreds of facts to be learned because they do not understand the relationship between the facts and …
Adding from Left to Right? What’s up with That?
As you all know there are many reasons to teach students different strategies and algorithms. We want our children to find the most efficient and accurate method that works for …