Algebra, Making Math Accessible, Math Tools, Number Sense, Strategy Development
Download the Resource Fraction cards are a simple and powerful way to help students make sense of fractions. They invite learners to notice relationships, compare values, and build strategies that go beyond memorizing rules. As you just...
Against the Norm, Algebra, counting, Fact Fluency, Making Math Accessible, Math Tools, Number Sense, Strategy Development
A rekenrek (or “number rack”) is a simple yet powerful math tool designed to help students make sense of numbers. With rows of beads grouped in fives and tens, the rekenrek highlights structure, not just counting. Students use it to see numbers, subitize, and develop...
Against the Norm, Algebra, counting, Fact Fluency, Making Math Accessible, Math Tools, Number Sense, Strategy Development
Download the Resource These Geometric Subitizing Cards have been in beta the past two years. I asked our buddy Joe Schwartz to take them for a test drive last spring and he reported back. Joe’s all in. How do they work? Let’s...
Algebra, Making Math Accessible, Number Sense, Strategy Development
There’s no denying the power of the Post-it. Many brilliant minds within the #MTBoS have harnessed its’ power to help students make sense of mathematics and this week was no different. Only this time we infused them into a Marilyn Burns must have…...