The role of MAP test in a Balanced Approach to Mathematics

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May 26, 2023 When reflecting on MAP scores, it is important to understand that a balanced approach to teaching and learning mathematics is about solving authentic problems, making sense of the situations, and drawing conclusions - this trio allows students to transfer what they have learned to new situations.   Mathematicians explore authentic problems and persevere in solving them … Continue reading The role of MAP test in a Balanced Approach to Mathematics

Teaching and Learning Through Problem Solving

Teaching and learning mathematics today looks very different than the way it was 20 or even 10 years ago. In the past, teachers used the "I Do-You Do" approach to teaching, where basically they showed students how to solve a problem, making sure to follow specific steps and rules, and students were expected to copy … Continue reading Teaching and Learning Through Problem Solving

Communicating & Reasoning as a Tool During Distance Learning

As educators we are prepared for constant change. We are used to the feeling of being comfortable not knowing everything all the time. We rely on our teammates to ask for help about creating a lesson we have never taught before or get advice regarding new strategies to use with a student who is struggling … Continue reading Communicating & Reasoning as a Tool During Distance Learning

Using Apps to Learn Math

Apps could be an amazing tool for learning. Using technology in general is essential in education to prepare our students for their future careers. We need to acknowledge the fact that technology affects the way we work, play, live and learn today.  We can’t pretend smartphones and tablets are not part of our students’ daily … Continue reading Using Apps to Learn Math

Essential Component of an Effective Math Lesson

As an elementary math coach, one very important part of my job is to be in the classroom noticing all the small good things students are doing or saying, as well as the different teaching moves that shift students’ thinking about how they approach a math problem. I usually send an email to the teacher … Continue reading Essential Component of an Effective Math Lesson

Differentiating: Using parallel tasks in your math lesson

At the start of this school year in our elementary school, we decided to focus on differentiation strategies all teachers can use in their classroom. To be more specific, we invited all teachers to explore strategies they can use during Tier 1 instruction (RTI), not necessarily differentiating for students with moderate or severe disabilities, but … Continue reading Differentiating: Using parallel tasks in your math lesson

Introducing Number Talks

What is a Number Talk? A Number Talk is a short, powerful tool for helping students develop computational fluency and number sense. Number Talks are not necessarily directly related to the math curriculum. They are not intended to replace current curriculum or take up the majority of the time spent on mathematics (5-10 minutes). Number … Continue reading Introducing Number Talks