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#NumberTalksChat 9/28 Recap
by September 29th, 2016
Thank you to those who were able to join us for our second #NumberTalksChat! We had a wonderful discussion on designing purposeful number talks in the K-5 classroom. We appreciate everyone who joined our chat and shared their thoughtful questions and insights with our online educator community. Below is a short selection of tweets from the chat. For the full…
Join our second #NumberTalksChat on Twitter!
by September 22nd, 2016
It’s that time again! Please join @Math_Solutions for our second #NumberTalksChat on Twitter next Wednesday, September 28th at 8pm ET. Two participants will be randomly selected to receive a copy of Sherry Parrish’s Number Talks: Whole Number Computation. Join us for a lively discussion on strategies and techniques for implementing number talks in the classroom, and…
Number Talk: Dot Cards & Ten Frames
by September 13th, 2016
Numerical reasoning starts from the earliest stages of child development. Stacking blocks, counting objects, and filling containers are examples of beginning ideas of reasoning with numbers. As children transition into kindergarten, it is important to provide opportunities to build a foundation that mathematics is about making sense with numbers and number relationships from the very…
The Art of Listening + Building Partnerships
by September 08th, 2016
Coaching is about listening and building partnerships. When those two qualities are present effective strategies emerge. Most educators are looking for effective strategies to make challenging subjects like math more accessible to students. However, few educators have the time or the resources to consider what makes an effective strategy, much less identify and implement one.…
#NumberTalksChat 8/31 Recap
by September 01st, 2016
For those of you who missed our first #NumberTalksChat, here’s a short recap selection of tweets from the chat! For a complete list of all tweets, please click on our Storify link here. If you were able to join us, thank you for your enthusiastic participation! We hope everyone can chat with us again tonight at 8pm EST/5pm PST for…
Join Math Solutions for a #NumberTalksChat on Twitter!
by August 26th, 2016
At Math Solutions, we love talking math talk, and we know so many of our education partners love number talks as much we do. Mark your calendars for our first #NumberTalksChat on Twitter next Wednesday, August 31st at 8pm EST! Two participants will be randomly selected to receive a copy of Sherry Parrish’s Number Talks: Whole Number Computation. Join…
Coaching Benefits for Math Teachers by Offering Support Where and When They Need It
by July 29th, 2016
How do school administrators support the highly individualized needs of their teachers? Administrators must support many different constituencies: both new and experienced teachers, those who need to work on student relationships and management techniques, and those who need help creating and implementing lesson plans. Professional development is an issue that administrators have struggled with for…
What Is Scaffold Learning?
by July 08th, 2016
What is scaffold learning and how do you implement it into your lesson plans? Here’s a look at the framework.
Join us at the 24th Annual Model Schools Conference
by June 16th, 2016
What bold measures are you taking in your instruction? Join our professional learning experts at the 24th Annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida June 26th- 29th. This intensive four-day event brings together like-minded educators from around the country who are focused on raising the bar on instruction, revolutionizing school leadership, engaging students like never before,…
