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Setting the Stage for Success: Goal Setting in the Secondary Math Classroom

Setting the Stage for Success: Goal Setting in the Secondary Math Classroom

January 14, 2025
By Constance Hallemeier Research consistently demonstrates the power of mastery-oriented goals in fostering deep learning, motivation, and student growth.
Education / Assessment / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / feedback
Unlocking Early Math Success: The Power of Subitizing in the Classroom

Unlocking Early Math Success: The Power of Subitizing in the Classroom

January 8, 2025
By Dr. Sherri Lorton Subitizing—the ability to instantly recognize the number of objects in a small group without counting—is a foundational skill in early mathematics education.
Education / Impact Student Achievement / Curriculum and Instruction Design
The Gift of Learning

The Gift of Learning

January 1, 2025
By Dr. Natalie Fallert When I first had the idea of this blog, I wanted to call it “The Gift of Knowledge”; however, after thinking about it,
Administrator / educator
Making the Most of Elementary Transitions: Quick and Easy Ideas for Teachers

Making the Most of Elementary Transitions: Quick and Easy Ideas for Teachers

December 10, 2024
By Dr. Carrie Hepburn and Dr. Sherri Lorton Transitions. We all know them, live them, and let’s be honest—we’ve all wondered how to make them smoother.
Education / Instruction
Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 2

Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 2

December 6, 2024
By Constance Hallemeier In Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade, Pt. 1, we explored how timely, specific feedback can transform student learning,
Education / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / feedback
Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 1

Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 1

November 26, 2024
By Constance Hallemeier Secondary math teachers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities: having a limited amount of time with students,
Education / Assessment / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / feedback
Making Math Feedback Count Part 2: Enhancing Student Progress in Math

Making Math Feedback Count Part 2: Enhancing Student Progress in Math

November 19, 2024
By Dr. Sherri Lorton In Part 1 of this series, we explored the powerful role of data in guiding math instruction.
Assessment / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / feedback
Making Math Feedback Count, Part 1: The Power of Data

Making Math Feedback Count, Part 1: The Power of Data

November 13, 2024
By Dr. Sherri Lorton Making Math Feedback Count, Part 1: The Power of Data In today’s classrooms, data is far more than just a tool for assessing student performance—it is a vital resource for guiding instruction,
Education / Assessment / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design
The Secret to Feedback That Sticks

The Secret to Feedback That Sticks

November 6, 2024
By Dr. Stephanie Brenner When we think about feedback, quick comments like “Great job!”
Education / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / feedback
You Hold the Power: Trust Yourself, Trust Your Craft

You Hold the Power: Trust Yourself, Trust Your Craft

November 1, 2024
By Dr. Carrie Hepburn In a world where technology increasingly takes center stage, it’s easy to feel like we need a digital program to tell us what to do in education.
Education / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction
Teaching Students With Dyslexia 201: Diving Deeper into Practical Supports

Teaching Students With Dyslexia 201: Diving Deeper into Practical Supports

October 22, 2024
By Dr. Stephanie Brenner We are halfway through Dyslexia Awareness Month! Earlier, we explored what dyslexia is, the five key language systems essential for understanding dyslexia,
Education / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / Dyslexia
Empowering Teachers to Support Students with Dyscalculia: Key Knowledge and Strategies

Empowering Teachers to Support Students with Dyscalculia: Key Knowledge and Strategies

October 15, 2024
By Dr. Stephanie Evans As teachers, we encounter students who struggle with math, but what happens when traditional approaches like small group instruction and scaffolding aren’t enough?
Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / dyscalculia / Curriculum and Instruction Design
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