Activities in the first couple weeks need to draw the children in. Even (especially!) those who think they dislike math. We avoid computation, instead looking for activities that involve ambiguity, head-scratching patterns, puzzles and stories.
TEACHING LOGIC FIRST: (~15 minutes)
A puzzle has the ability to pull children into the subject of math. It appeals to a wide range of learners and can generate small feelings of success….
Below is a letter to parents, summarizing our school’s philosophy around summer homework and math support. It ends with a set of links to dozens
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Inequality is a Waste We Cannot Afford We are all aware that minorities are underrepresented in STEM fields in the US — they earn only
We Need to Stop Giving Timed Tests in Math – What Shall We Do Instead? We highly recommend this ASCD audio interview with Jennifer Bay-Williams,