Category Archives: Treatment

Download and use Pirate math

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Rigorous evaluations of all four iterations of Pirate Math Equation Quest indicated that third- and fourth-grade students experiencing mathematics difficulty demonstrated improved word-problem performance with Pirate Math Equation Quest compared to students who did not participate in the intervention

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Use manipulatives

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So much fantastic work has been done on using manipulatives within maths lessons. For example, counters in ten frames can be used to model addition calculations that border ten. This highlights efficient mental strategies, helping children to move beyond counting strategies. Similarly, place value counters can be used to conceptually understand a column subtraction, modelling the process of regrouping. In these instances, the manipulatives can bring to life the key mathematical ideas, leading children to a deeper understanding.

Often, though, manipulatives can be used less frequently as children move through KS2. Also, their use can be primarily in developing number fluency, rather than being used as a tool for problem-solving.

How, then, can manipulatives be used in KS2 for all children, to develop a deep understanding of more complex mathematical ideas?

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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.

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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