Once upon a time teachers were encouraged to use manipulatives in the math classroom, but were never taught how to use them. So math instruction didn’t change even though thousands of dollars were spent on the things. Manipulatives sat in boxes that gathered dust in some corner of the classroom. Now in the world of... »
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What have we done to Number Sense? Part 1
There’s a great deal of time spent in K-2 developing Number Sense in students. Teachers find all kinds of creative math activities to help the students understand how numbers relate to one another. But, something happens in the upper grades 3-5 of elementary that often mystifies many teachers. The older elementary kids seem to... »
Rigor and Differentiation: Not so Frightening
Instructional practices in education have been stuck on a swing-set for years. There are so many philosophies about what works in education that educators stay confused. Some educators want to be the first to jump on the newest trend; others wait a bit to see what happens next; others just stay in the same... »