by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 3, 2021 | computers, learning, Math, Strategies, teaching
Professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers who teach mathematics. A computer or tablet with the ability to access Google slides is not required but is strongly recommended to enable full participation in each session. Click the...
by Oran Tkatchov | May 19, 2021 | Math, Strategies, teaching
Number lines are a powerful and mathematically accurate tool that sets the stage for success in Algebra. Several studies by Robert Siegler and colleagues have found that students’ ability to estimate relative magnitude (value) of numbers (both fractions and whole...
by Oran Tkatchov | May 7, 2021 | instruction, learning, Reading, teaching, Writing
Using sentence starters and sentence frames are one strategy to support students in speaking, reading, and writing. A sentence starter is when you give students the beginning part of a sentence and they fill in the rest. A sentence frame is when there are blanks...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 28, 2021 | instruction, learning, Strategies, teaching
Many learners struggle with organization, attention, and memory. Here are a few tips to incorporate into your classroom routines. Links to instructional strategies, particularly HLP #16 Use explicit instruction, are included at the end of the page. To focus attention:...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 21, 2021 | assessment, learning, teaching
Formative assessment is a set of practices that enable students and teachers to track progress and adjust learning and teaching during lessons as needed. This ideally leads to more dynamic learning and student attention in classrooms which, in turn, is associated with...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 15, 2021 | instruction, Math, Strategies, teaching
This Considerations Packet describes strategies middle school mathematics teachers can incorporate into their teaching of geometry. An overview of the van Hiele Model is followed by a description of how to assess students’ level. Strategies for teaching plane figures,...