Category Archives: Tools

Good and bad questions

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The team at teachthought gives a great little reminder about what good and bad questions are. You need to be specific certainly with children who have learning disabilities.

Read all about it: HERE

Tetris with fractions

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Mathigon has a wonderful new application. It’s like Tetris, but you have to know the factor of each shape in order to rotate it into position.Entertaining and educational, helps to solidify their knowledge on fractions.

Read all about it: HERE

YES manipulatives help when you teach math

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For those who were still not convinced about the effectivity of using manipulatives when teaching math, here is a robust overview study that proofs it all.

Read all about it: HERE

How to use Cuisenaire rods and why

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If you are ever wondering how and why to work with the popular colored little rods, read the book in the link for today from the association of teachers of mathematics. It covers much of the history and uses.

Read all about it: HERE

Adjustments for Dyscalculia

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The SPELD NSW (short for Supporting children and adults with specific learning difficulties) shares this wonderful resource with adjustments you can make for children who have dyscalculia.

Read all about it: HERE