By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago I recently picked up Peter Liljedahl’s book Building a Thinking Classroom in Mathematics Grade K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning and couldn’t put it …
By: Melissa Williams, Kindergarten Teacher at The Westminster School School in Atlanta,GA The opportunity to collect valuable data is ubiquitous and boundless in the classroom. It is critical for teachers to be ready for those opportunities so they can not …
By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago Think about how math class started when you went to school. Did a teacher stand at the front of the room, using a chalk board …
By: Carol Ann Smyth, Director of Elementary STEM, North Shore Schools, New York When a school or school district adopts a new program, particularly a new elementary math program, the change can have profound impacts on students, teachers, and even …
By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago Throughout the last five years, many schools and districts across the United States have adopted or consider adopting “Singapore math.” It is important to know …
By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago Having an accurate assessment of students’ comprehension is essential for teachers. However, in 2020, students spent much less time inside the brick and mortar classroom, …
By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago Think back to your elementary years: Do you remember flashcards, timed tests, or the Around-the-World math game? Most of us learned our basic addition and …
Comprehending the word problem is half the battle in solving it. Visual models help students find success in understanding and solving word problems.
Math classes should be alive with debate and discussion. Collaboration in Math Class can foster communication and social emotion skills
3 Do’s and Don’ts for Teachers in the Start of the School Year By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach Teachers’ choices during the first few weeks of school have a profound impact. These first few weeks are an opportune …