A key part—though surely not the only part—of early-grades math is ensuring students get the basic arithmetic functions down and, beyond that, making sure they’re able to swiftly and automatically ...

1. Fast and Slow Piles. This works well as a starting or closing activity. Students sort math fact cards into fast and slow piles. This visual way of tracking facts highlights which facts come ...

For the last 25 years, my professional life has been devoted to teaching math. I’ve taught math to students in grades 6–8 as well as high school geometry, and I have loved every moment of it. For the ...

What teacher isn’t on the lookout for new and effective instructional strategies? In this multipart series, educators will share their “nominations” for those teaching strategies that can be effective ...

Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and give them the ...

When the numbers don’t add up or fall short of expectations it might be time to do something different. Two math-related discussions highlighted the Calvert school board’s Sept. 25 work session. The ...