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...
counting, K-2, Making Math Accessible, Math Tools, Strategy Development, Teacher Content
Download the Resource A few years ago, I was in need of a resource that would help students build fluency beyond 20 so I created some Base Ten Cards. I’ve referred to the cards in presentations but I haven’t shared them in this...
6-8, Against the Norm, Fractions, Making Math Accessible, Making Sense Series, Math Progressions, Math Tools, Strategy Development, Teacher Content
It’s our fault. We have no one to blame but ourselves. We unknowing pigeonhole student thinking with the manipulatives we use. Take fraction tiles for example. Much to my disappointment, they come with labels and it kills me. Manipulatives that come pre-labelled...
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...
6-8, Against the Norm, Making Math Accessible, Making Sense Series, Math Progressions, Math Tools, Number Sense, Planning, Strategy Development, Teacher Content
Last month I posted The Progression of Multiplication hoping that a couple of friends and parents would find it helpful. Well, here’s my stab at the progression of division. I understand that there’s lots of ways to model division and this is only ONE of...