Archive for September 2016
Math Word Walls – Making Math More Meaningful
“An understanding of critical mathematical terms is essential for students as they develop an understanding of mathematical concepts.” – Laney Sammons Knowledge of mathematical language is vital for the building of deep conceptual understanding. To develop our students’ math literacy, we must provide meaningful opportunities to talk and write about math concepts and encourage children…
Read MoreParent Involvement in Math
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D. Hull Studies show that parent involvement has a positive impact on student achievement in mathematics. To make the most of these home-school connections, we must make families aware…
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