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Free 4-Part Video Course
Just like you, we’re frustrated with how easily students in math class give up when solving unfamiliar problems. We want to help our students as much as we can, just like you do. Join Kyle & Jon in this 4-part video series to learn how to build resilient problem solvers.
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Just like you, we’re frustrated with how easily students in math class give up when solving unfamiliar problems. We want to help our students as much as we can, just like you do. Join Kyle & Jon in this 4-part video series to learn how to build resilient problem solvers.
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Balancing Practice & Problem-Based Lessons
In this video post we’ll unpack the key ideas of when to incorporate practice while teaching a problem-based lesson so you can maximize efficiency in your limited time.
The Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework Guidebook
Get kids leaning in to learn mathematics by building conceptual understanding and fluency to ensure success for all students.
How To Teach Exponents: Avoiding a Common Misconception When Teaching Through Problems
In this video Jon will outline his own journey of rushing to the algorithm and show an example of a recent lesson where he avoided the rush and let students think while problem solving.
How To Build Fluency and Flexibility Multiplying Fractions With Number Talks
Learn how you can build fluency and flexibility multiplying fractions using the area model after introducing the concept through a problem based math lesson
How To Solve Proportions Without Cross Multiplication
Avoid rushing to the algorithm when solving ratios and proportions problems by using ratio and rate reasoning strategies instead of setting up proportions and cross multiplying.
How To Teach Algebra: Division of Polynomials
In this video we’ll show you how to connect factoring and polynomial division to existing models for division from elementary and middle school.
How To Teach Algebra: Substitution and Solving Equations – A Virtual Classroom Sneak Peek
Algebra can be a tough concept to teach. Take a sneak peek into a virtual classroom as we emerge algebraic substitution and solving equations
4 Ways To Find Awesome Math Resources Online
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How To Avoid The Rush to the Algorithm With THIS Common Concept
This video is about how we make these choices and how we can make better ones.
How To Make Better Choices In Math Class
This video is about how we make these choices and how we can make better ones.
How to Emerge Mathematical Behaviours Through Questioning
Learn how to Emerge Mathematical Behaviours Through Questioning in your math class with these quick tips and problem based math lessons
How to Build Number Sense and Fluency In Your Math Class
Learn how to Build Number Sense and Fact Fluency in your math class by leveraging Visual Math Talk Prompts through the free Math Is Visual website.
How To Use Google Slides For Math Portfolios
Download our pre-made random grouping cards so you can create visible random groups in your math class every day.
How To Teach Algebra: The Distributive Property Progression with the Area Model (CRA)
How to introduce the distributive property in your middle school or high school classrooms so that it builds on prior knowledge.
How Do I Promote Mathematical Models with My Students?
In this video we’ll show you what you’ll learn when you join the Academy and how to navigate your account so that you maximize your classroom game and minimize time!
Get The Most Out Of Your Conference – Your Math Conference Companion
In this video we’ll show you what you’ll learn when you join the Academy and how to navigate your account so that you maximize your classroom game and minimize time!
Two Types of Relative Thinking You Need To Know
In this week’s video we pull a lesson from our 12-week course on Proportional Reasoning: The Concept Holding Your Students Back.
How To Keep Students Engaged in a Full 5 Practices Lesson
In this video we answer a common question from our Math Moment Maker Community members: How do I keep students engaged for the entire lesson when using the 5 Practices?