What works to improve problem solving
The What Works Clearinghouse produces reports showing evidence of effectiveness in education research. According to The What Works Clearinghouse report …
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Reading Instruction for Word Problems
These thoughts come from an excellent article by professor of Mathematics Jerome Dancis. You can read the full article here. …
Addition and Subtraction Problem Types
In first grade, students build a foundation for arithmetic by developing a robust understanding of addition and subtraction. Mathematics educators …
Problem of the Week 8/27/2012
At Daniella’s back to school party, 1⁄4 of the people had long hair. One half of the people at the …
Place value activities, games, and resources
So what’s the problem with place value? Why can students look at the same base ten block manipulatives that the …
Playing with Place Vlaue
Here is an activity designed to help students really think about and understand the grouping by ten that forms the …
We are all mathematicians
In her book Math Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small Group Meetings, Kassia Omohundro Wedekind talks about creating the right …
Sample Common Core Assessment Items
JUST RELEASED! Grade 3 Fractions on the Number Line Fluency The Field Grade 6 Slider Ruler Grade 7 Speed Also …
Math Learning Journal
Here is a link to the county’s Learning Journal Contract. Please read it and share your thoughts here on requiring …
Grade 3 Progress Monitoring 1
Please administer the following problems to your students. You do not have to do them all at once. Instruct the …
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