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Counting Objects by Twos
One of the cool things about small group instruction is that your lessons often take you down roads you never expected...
The Hiding Assessment in Action
Fluency and flexibility with numbers are the hallmarks of mathematical thinking. For our students to excel in...
Direct Instruction…Do We Need It?
I thought that title would get your attention! Now just hear me out. I want you to consider that there is really very...
Expanded Form vs Expanded Notation
Among all the tsunami-force changes that took place as we moved to our new elementary TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge...
Back to School Math Game Hacks
Kids learn better when they are engaged, and math games are extremely engaging. But we want to make sure that the...
Counting to the 100th Day
It's the beginning of the new school year, so what better time to think about the time-honored tradition of counting...
Resource Alert: Nix the Tricks!
Wow, just wow! I love the professional learning that takes place on Twitter. If you are not using Twitter for...
Comparing Fractions: Using a Benchmark of 1/2
"Understanding why a fraction is close to 0, 1/2, or 1 is a good beginning for fraction number sense. It begins to...
Year End Math Memories–The Important Book
The Important Book*, by Margaret Wise Brown, has long been a favorite of mine. Each page features a poem about an...
Online Game for Composing Numbers
As we wind down to the end of the school year, I've been looking for ways to keep my students engaged while still...
