Math

Math can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents, and discussing a child’s performance with empathy can ease the tension.

Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.

How math choice boards can enable new elementary teachers to meet the needs of their individual learners while employing mathematical rigor.

As schools nationwide contend with declining math scores, some districts are dedicating more time to the practice of foundational skills.

Playing board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun!

Consider these ideas for giving students meaningful praise that will encourage their learning.

A small set of problems or even one substantial problem can be enough to supplement classroom instruction.

This method calls for students working in groups to create problems, point out common errors, find solutions, and then explain the process.

When teachers provide opportunities for students to construct figures and play with dimensions while exploring geometry, math becomes more accessible to everyone.

Tap into rigorous problem-solving and critical thinking with these playful math brain teasers for middle and high school students.

The researcher Peter Liljedahl evangelizes for practices that prioritize and stimulate more hard thinking in classrooms.

Too often math students lean on teachers to think for them, but there are some simple ways to guide them to think for themselves.

Artificial intelligence tools are useful beyond language arts classes. Math teachers can use them to save time and create interesting lessons.

When social and emotional learning is woven into core math curriculum, elementary students can grow in their math skills, social awareness, and emotional literacy—all at the same time.