Series: About the Collaborative
The Early Math Collaborative provides education teacher training and research.
Series: About the Collaborative
Flexible Thinking Useful for Children and Teachers at Innovations Schools
March 26, 2015
"I was taught algorithms in school," says coach Liz Avila. "There wasn't much thought that went into the math that I did." The Innovations project aims to alter this "plug-and-chug" method of problem solving, through strategies such as number talks and grade-level meetings.
- Topic: Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Number Talks
Series: About the Collaborative December 30, 2014
Collaboration with Kentucky Center for Mathematics Yields Mathematical Development
Collaboration with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics has reinforced mathematical development for students throughout Kentucky.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Series: About the Collaborative November 12, 2014
Collaborative Offers Ideas for Number Sense, Three Little Pigs at NAEYC Conference
The Early Math Collaborative contributed two presentations at the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference and Expo, which took place November 5-8, 2014 in Dallas, Texas.
- Tags NAEYC
Series: About the Collaborative October 22, 2014
Report on Illinois Early Childhood Learning Initiatives Praises Collaborative
Voices for Illinois Children recently highlighted the work of the Early Math Collaborative in It All Adds Up: Early Math Initiatives in Illinois. Early childhood learning in the United States is behind where many feel…
Series: About the Collaborative August 21, 2014
Collaborative Research Suggests Math Is Found in Preschool Play
While many conflicting ideas exist about how to improve math teaching in preschool, recent research suggests that providing plenty of time to play, with a teacher observing and interjecting pointed questions and ideas, may be most effective.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Play
Series: About the Collaborative June 26, 2014
Celebration Highlights Shifts in Teacher Education, Classroom Resources
Joined by guest speaker Bill Ayers, the Collaborative welcomed teachers in the eight schools in the Innovations project to present, collaborate, and celebrate their achievements of the last three years of the initiative. The event…
Series: About Early Math, About the Collaborative May 22, 2014
What School Change and Reform Looks Like with Early Math Collaborative
In this hour-long webinar, the Big Ideas of number sense are explored. This leads to a discussion about real-world change in the classroom, resulting in better understanding amongst teachers and more in-depth math comprehension amongst…
- Topic: Number Sense
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Series: About the Collaborative January 21, 2014
The Collaborative Recognized with Two Professional Honors
In January the Early Math Collaborative was recognized by two independent sources for its innovation in early math education. Opening Minds USA announced that the Collaborative was among its top ten finalists for its Innovation…
Series: About the Collaborative September 18, 2013
NCQTL’s Real to Reel Research Presents: Early Math Collaborative
As part of their video series, Head Start's National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning describes in depth the Collaborative and its philosophy.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Series: About the Collaborative July 26, 2013
New Program Integrates Math Lessons In All Subjects For Preschoolers
Was math the one subject that simply didn’t add up for you in school? Plenty of students struggle with mastering mathematics, but a new program is finding that starting early with a different approach can…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
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