Subitizing, a 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...
I’ve been mining Pinterest this summer, and I’ve found lots of great treasures! One pin that I posted to my Facebook page is currently at 431 shares and over 1,000 repins with no sign of slowing down. It’s a back-to-school math activity originally...
I absolutely love workstation activities that are easy to prep, easy for the kiddos to understand and do, are easily differentiated, and grow with the students as their skills develop. I’m pretty sure that’s what I’ve got for you tonight! This...
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