Subitizing–funny sounding word, but a very important skill for developing number sense. Basically, we subitize when we instantly recognize a small group of objects as a number. For example, if I hold up five fingers and you instantly know it’s five without...
A key component in developing number sense is having the ability to “play” with numbers–take them apart (decompose), put them together (compose), and represent them in many different ways. Today I have an Earth Day themed freebie for you that your...
I was a classroom teacher for many years, an instructional coach for several more, and I currently serve as a K-5 math interventionist. Each role has allowed me to look at remediation through a different lens. Now that I am intimately involved in the Response to...
Number sense. A phrase that we hear a lot in the math world. Some kids have it and some don’t. Many adults lack number sense! But what do we mean by number sense, and how do we help our students develop a strong sense of number? I think it is important to have...
If you’re just joining us, we’re reading and discussing Teaching Numeracy, 9 Critical Habits to Ignite Mathematical Thinking, by Margie Pearse and K. M. Walton. Use the links below to read previous posts. Last week’s conversations were lively and...
Wow! Are we off to a great start or what? What amazing comments you all contributed to our discussion of the Preface and Introduction last week! Each week, I’ll provide links to all previous posts, so any time you happen to wander across the book study you...
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