Category Archives: Tools

six strategies that encourage students to explore, create, reflect, and connect—even during the testing season

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When state testing season arrives, classroom routines can quickly fall apart. Schedules shift, instructional time is cut, and students often sense the disruption. It’s easy for learning to take a backseat, but it doesn’t have to.

Read this interesting article HERE

Dyscalculia in the mud

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Teaching outside helps kids with dyscalculia engage in hands-on, real-world math experiences, making abstract concepts more tangible and easier to grasp.

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Resources from Texas

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The purpose of these mathematics instructional routines is to provide educators with materials to use when providing intervention to students who experience difficulty with mathematics. The routines address content included in the grades 3-8 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). There are 23 modules that include routines and examples – each focused on different mathematical content. Each of the 23 modules includes vocabulary cards and problem sets to use during instruction. These materials are intended to be implemented explicitly with the aim of improving mathematics outcomes for students.

Designed for Texas Teachers and Aligned with the TEKS, these 23 modules are focused on different mathematics content and are designed for grades 2 through 8.

See the full resources list HERE

about Stern Structural Arithmetic

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Recently the STERN STRUCTURAL ARITHMETIC program launched several new hands-on materials. Stern math can be used as a mainstream instructional program for Pre-K and KG students, and as a supplemental program in 1st through 3rd grade, or for those who work on that level. The focus is on doing the four basic operations of whole numbers with manipulatives and there are also manipulatives and books for fractions, decimals, and money. 

You can see their Summer Teacher Training HERE

10 tips for parents supporting their child with dyscalculia

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1. Understand Dyscalculia

Learn about dyscalculia, its signs, and how it affects learning. This builds empathy and helps you offer tailored support. Read about the signs of dyscalculia for more insight.

2. Use Visual Aids

Incorporate visual tools like number lines, charts, or coloured blocks. These help children better visualise and understand numbers.

3. Break Down Tasks

Simplify math problems into smaller, manageable steps. This reduces overwhelm and builds confidence.

see all tips HERE