2nd Grade Math
Series: Hear from the Experts
Learning Goals in the Common Core with Diane Briars
November 16, 2015
Diane Briars differentiates between the learning goals of a particular lesson and the Common Core State Standards associated with it.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Common Core, CCSS, Diane Briars, Planning
Series: Book Ideas October 13, 2015
Make Room for Halloween Math
Have some Halloween fun with the witch’s tale Room on the Broom. In this lively story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, a witch makes room for her animal friends to ride on her broomstick……
- Topic: Number Sense, Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Room on the Broom, Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, Seasonal, Place Value, Animals, Holiday, Books
Series: Hear from the Experts October 12, 2015
Math App with Daily Problems Benefits Children and Parents
Research from the University of Chicago published in Science journal suggests that the math app Bedtime Math can help bolster math confidence for both children and parents. Bedtime Math takes the routine of a nightly…
- Age/Grade Level: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Technology, Math Anxiety
Series: Book Ideas October 6, 2015
3 Magic Cauldron Books for Kids to Mathematize the Season
One of the most classic images of the Halloween season is a witch's magic pot or cauldron. Singing about witches' brew and reading tales of magical pots can also be a great way to introduce…
- Topic: Number Sense, Measurement
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Food, Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola, Holiday, Books, Capacity, Two of Everything, Lily Toy Hong, The Magic Porridge Pot, Seasonal, Paul Galdone
Series: About Early Math August 24, 2015
High Score: Using Math Video Games in the Classroom
Mathematician Keith Devlin reflects on the use of video games in the classroom in his review of Greg Toppo's The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Technology
Series: About Early Math August 13, 2015
Children’s Math Anxiety May Stem from Parents
A new study from the University of Chicago suggests that parents can easily transfer their math anxiety to their children.
- Age/Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Technology, Math Anxiety
Series: About the Collaborative July 29, 2015
Learning Lab Marks Finale of Innovations Program
Learning labs provide a time for teachers from different schools to come together and think in-depth about math. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 marked the date of the last learning lab for the Innovations program (i3),…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Attendance
Series: About Early Math May 13, 2015
Math Opportunities Hidden in Geocache App
Geocaching is an activity that uses the GPS technology on your mobile device to allow for some real-life treasure hunting. It can mathematize otherwise ordinary situations, as it allows children to interact with real-world maps.
- Topic: Spatial Relationships
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Technology, Mapping, Nature
Series: About Early Math May 11, 2015
Rote Memorization Hinders Math Performance
Results from PISA suggest that the highest achievers are the students who view math as a set of large, connected concepts, while those who utilize rote memorization for math facts and procedures are the lowest-achieving.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Common Core, CCSS
Series: About Early Math May 4, 2015
Teachers’ Perspectives on Math and Language Arts Instruction
While differences exist between math and language arts, teachers can use similar strategies in teaching both subjects. "Math time is often serious and tense. Rigor and seriousness are essential, but so are the excitement and…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Books, Number Talks
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