One of the biggest failures in math ed in my lifetime (IMO): When we evolved from procedural to a more conceptual-based approach to teaching math ... We didn't account for the fact that conceptual-based learning takes⬆️time. This oversight has been catastrophic. Here's why:

New TikTok video: Finals are coming up so here are some study tips that have helped me

Episode 94 is ready and YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! Join us as we have an amazing conversation with Jennifer BayWilliams Shoutouts to: Make Math Moments Kyle Pearce Jon Orr John SanGiovanni NCTM Corwin and of course the wonderful Jennifer Bay-Williams!

Algorithms are generalizations. Too often we think they are efficient. Not so. Not for SO many problems. Like 99 + anything. What's a problem you can solve intuitively FAR more efficiently than with an algorithm? #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathIsFigureOutAble #Elemmathchat

I can not recommend #MathByTheBook enough!! Today we read this beautiful picture book and made connections to volume by making boxes for our crayons. We were so engaged I forgot pics!! A great, authentic way to introduce volume. Sue O'Connell

Q6: What’s your reaction to this statement? #ElemMathChat

Such a fun way to end the week… Engaging in math games and discussing ways they can be used to motivate, tutor, enrich, build procedural fluency, and support language development. Emerald Education

Games keep students engaged in math classrooms…and they’re fun! Learn about Elevation Station: Games in the article below. linkedin.com/pulse/games-ke…

Few things waste more time than arguing about something we don't realize we are defining differently. bit.ly/mathpcast150 Want clarity? We've got plenty at my FREE challenge. Register here: bit.ly/changemath #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathIsFigureOutAble

2023 books are here (FREE)!! Each reviews all NC standards for the grade. Some books also preview standards for the upcoming grade. Use #MathyMoments to collaborate & share solutions. Pages are dated & work begins June 5. #MTBoS #iteachmath drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

#MathPhoto23 will be starting starting soon! This will be the ninth year of the Math Photo Challenge. Read more about it here: docs.google.com/document/d/1-s…

Helping students understand how math is used outside of the classroom keeps students engaged in the classroom. Rise Career & Math mini-lessons provide career context to mathematics. Learn more in the article below. linkedin.com/pulse/addressi…

Grade 1 is now ready! This (FREE) book reviews all grade 1 math standards and previews some Grade 2 standards. Pages are dated, and work begins June 5. #MathyMoments #MTBoS #iteachmath drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

I love Leah Alcala's alternative method for grading tests. She found that when she put a grade on it, "kids would look at their grade, decide whether they were good at math or not, and put the test away." Here's her method: learn.teachingchannel.com/video/math-tes… #iteachmath #MTBoS

Tomorrow is Day 1 of #MathyMoments. Here's one of our first grade problems. I found 82. What numbers did your rising 2nd graders find? #iteachmath #MTBoS If you haven't downloaded your (FREE) book, here's the link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

Boost Resources help students make connections to mathematical content and context. linkedin.com/pulse/mini-les…

New TikTok video: This is, in my opinion, one of the most important skills in elementary math

It was a full house at the Mega Conference in Alabama! Teachers played games to develop fluency and discussed scaffolds to ensure access for all learners. Emerald Education

🗓️ Coming soon—our Excellence Across the Curriculum Week! 🍎 Learn from expert educators Tom Gantt, Kristin Gray and Susan Lambert through daily webinars focused on practical, research-based strategies to enhance your teaching. ⬇️ Save your seat! at.amplify.com/curriculumweek…

In case you missed it, last week we shared a blog post from Dawne Coker, one of our Math Content Managers, where she explored how mathematics can empower students in their daily lives. If you're looking for engaging math activities, check out Elevation Station on our website for