MATHEMATICS (organized from elementary to middle to high)

How Do I Begin the Math Class? Activities (Mathematics)

Excerpted from Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Elementary Math—John J. SanGiovanni, Susie Katt, Latrenda D. Knighten, & Georgina Rivera

Learn how to use the first few minutes of math class to set the tone for the entire lesson and to create a benchmark moment you can refer to during your lesson discussions. (Grades K–5)

Check for Reasonableness (Mathematics)

Excerpted from Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Grades K–8—Jennifer M. Bay-Williams & John J. SanGiovanni

This activity will help your students develop the ability to check for reasonableness, an important aspect of developing mathematical fluency. (Grades K–8)

How Do I Select a Worthwhile Task? (Mathematics)

Excerpted from Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Secondary Math—Frederick L. Dillon, Ayanna D. Perry, Andrea Chang, & Jennifer Outzs

Mathematical task selection is one of the most important lesson-planning decisions teachers can make. Learn how to select tasks that are engaging, motivating, and accessible. (Grades 6–12)

What Productive Struggle Is and Isn’t (Mathematics)

Excerpted from Productive Math Struggle—John J. SanGiovanni, Susie Katt, & Kevin J. Dykema

Learn what productive struggle looks like in the math classroom and behaviors that may indicate when struggle becomes unproductive. (All Grades)