In order for students to learn and understand mathematical concepts, they must live in classrooms that support cooperative learning and mathematical discourse. Students develop an understanding of mathematics when in an atmosphere where they feel safe to learn, take risks, make mistakes, and grow. (continue reading)
Teaching questioning skills is not an easy process. It involves patience, scaffolding, and focused instruction. Asking a question is not something that a lot of our students know how to do innately, especially at the primary level. (continue reading)
I recently received this question about coaching on my website: Is it the coach's responsibility to report the teachers' flaws to the principal? (continue reading)
But what really mattered was watching how these math visuals worked in my own classroom with my own students. So, don’t take my word for it . . . (continue reading)
Math in Practice lead author Sue O'Connell hosted aTwitter chat in order to open up the discussion on math homework. Follow along here. (continue reading)
