A Million Fish….More or Less
The lesson challenged the students to ask one of the most important questions they can ask in math class, “Does this make sense?"
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Rusty Bresser
- Dec 8, 2020
- 4 min
Blowing Bubbles to Learn About Math and Science
A student spontaneously told the class, “This is the best math and science lesson I’ve ever done!” That’s enough to make any teacher smile.
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Rusty Bresser
- Oct 15, 2020
- 7 min
You Want to Engage Your Students? Play Card Games!
We explore card games across the grade levels that are easy to implement whether you are teaching remotely or face to face.
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Rusty Bresser
- Sep 15, 2020
- 5 min
Morning Meeting Online: Zooming with Second and Third Graders
Having a specific time to practice communication skills is essential in online environments where distractions at home can inhibit learning.
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Rusty Bresser
- Sep 8, 2020
- 6 min
Supporting English Language Learners During Distance Learning
Even in face-to-face environments, our English learners face a triple challenge in math class.
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Andrea Barraugh
- Sep 1, 2020
- 9 min
Building a Classroom Math Community Online: Part 2
A few principles underlie the successes we saw in online classes: take your time, keep it simple, and value relationships over everything.
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Andrea Barraugh
- Aug 28, 2020
- 7 min
Developing a Math Community in Your Virtual Classroom
We hope this collection of activities will support you in building your virtual math community.
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Rusty Bresser
- Aug 5, 2020
- 11 min
Teaching About Time Online: Leveraging Students’ At-Home Resources
Learning about time is an interesting context for developing an array of skills, as well as providing a model for thinking about fractions.
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Rusty Bresser
- Jul 21, 2020
- 6 min
Using Children’s Literature to Launch the School Year
We can see how a good story has the power to motivate, engage, and bring meaning to mathematics.
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Rusty Bresser
- Jul 14, 2020
- 7 min
Teaching Math for Understanding During Covid-19
We explore what it means to understand a math concept, show examples of what understanding looks like, and share tips from local teachers.
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Andrea Barraugh
- Jul 8, 2020
- 9 min
How Can We Adapt Number Talks for Distance Learning? Insights from Richie Moreno
Number talks are an essential classroom practice and, with a few adaptations, can be facilitated in-person, online, and asynchronously.
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Rusty Bresser
- Jul 1, 2020
- 5 min
What Makes a Good Math Assessment Question?
A good math assessment question provides opportunities for students to demonstrate conceptual understanding.
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