Use Models to support mathematics! Models are a wonderful way to “see” mathematics and to help students make sense of important mathematical concepts. “Mathematical modeling refers to the process of creating a mathematical representation of a real-world scenario...

Many students arrive in our classrooms with a negative self-image of themselves as mathematicians. They may not have experienced success in their previous classes and think of themself as “not a math person.” Images can help break down the hesitancy some students feel...
Something to talk about

Something to talk about

Turn and talks are often one of the first strategies teachers use to get students talking in their math classrooms. To be honest, they’re often one of my first recommendations when I’m coaching teachers as well. In a teacher-centered classroom where students are used...