Posts about Mathematics
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Posts about Mathematics
Supporting Independent Math Work
April 30, 2020 Kate Gasaway
10 tips to help you build independent math assignments that make remote learning more like in-class learning.
Fishtank (Remote) Teacher Spotlight: Alyssa Mayer
April 23, 2020
Our Fishtank Teacher Spotlight with Alyssa Mayer, who teaches 5th grade at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in Champaign, Illinois. Like many teachers across the country, Alyssa is currently teaching her class remotely while her school is closed, in accordance with the state’s stay-at-home order.
Engaging with Earth Day—Even If You Don’t Teach Science
April 14, 2020
Earth Day is April 22nd. Explore ways to incorporate lessons about climate change into your classroom.
Remote Adaptations for Grades 3–8 Math
April 01, 2020 Sarah Britton and Jami Therrien Wells
Our guide for how teachers can use and modify our Math units for grades 3–8 to support students as they transition to remote learning.
The Evolution of a Math Problem
March 03, 2020 Kate Gasaway
Math problems aren’t written, they’re rewritten.
A real example of how a word problem can evolve from a fun, but rough beginning into a rich, polished problem.
