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Understanding Subitizing in Mathematics: Types, Benefits, and Classroom Strategies

Subitizing is a fundamental skill in mathematics that plays a crucial role in developing number sense and fluency. In this article, we’ll explore what subitizing is, the two different types of subitizing, and how teachers can leverage this skill to enhance students’ mathematical understanding. What …
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Spiral Your Way to Success 

Have you been curious about spiraling your curriculum in math? Perhaps you are wondering how it is different from teaching your curriculum in units? Maybe you have heard about it from a colleague or friend. If you want to learn more about the benefits and …
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Building an Interconnected Root System of Number Sense

Developing mathematical flexibility is critical in developing math fact fluency among students. As students advance through different grades in math, they are exposed to new concepts and strategies that expand their overall numerical understanding. As students deepen their connections with math facts, they become better …
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How to Differentiate in Mathematics Pt. 3: The Strategies

Specific Strategies to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction: Design Open Questions  Turning around a Question: Instead of giving the question- a teacher provides the answer and asks for the question.  Asking for Similarities and Differences: Teacher chooses two items (shapes, numbers, graphs etc) and asks students how …
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How to Differentiate in Math Part 2: The Approach & Need for Choice

How to Approach Differentiating Instruction in Mathematics:  Focus Instruction on Key Concepts One of the most effective ways to differentiate in mathematics is to focus on the key concepts (*big ideas) rather than a narrow, specific curricular outcome. To do this try to cluster specific …
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How to Differentiate in Math Part 1: The What & Why

What is Differentiation? It is an organized yet flexible way of proactively adjusting teaching and learning to meet kids where they are and help them to achieve maximum growth as learners. (Tomlinson, 1999) Differentiation in Math Should:  Focus of instruction must be on key mathematical …
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Using LEGO to Break Through the Anxiety Barrier in Jr. High Math

Walking into my classroom you wouldn’t immediately know that it was a place where math teaching and learning takes place. You’d see moustache decorations, maps and travel photos, random art and all kinds of things that aren’t “math.” And LEGO, lots and lots of LEGO – …
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Bringing the Real World into Math: Relevant Brain Teasers

One of the challenges teachers face today is finding ways to bring the math curriculum to life in their classrooms. Vanessa Page at Drumheller Valley Secondary School wanted her students to learn math in connection to the real world.  To accomplish this, she begins each …
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