From an email sent by Rachel (Rise Over Run).  Good new is that many of you have been using these strategies

"I asked teachers on Instagram to tell me game-changing strategies that made their math lessons more effective. Several of the ideas were small changes that can have a big impact. 

Here are some of the most common suggestions to take your math lessons to the next level:

1. Manipulatives: Students are never too old for manipulatives! Adding a hands-on element builds understanding and engagement.

2. Timers: Timing part of the lesson or an activity is a great tool for keeping students (and ourselves!) on track and focused.   

3. Number Talks: This routine can promote fluency and number sense with any age group.

4. Vertical White Boards: Popularized in the book Building Thinking Classrooms, having students work together at white boards increases collaboration and thinking.

5. Movement: Incorporating movement into lessons helps keep students engaged. And, when the teacher also moves around, the meaningful interactions and conversations increase.

6. Discovery Learning: Allowing students the chance to investigate and figure out math concepts can build their understanding and confidence.

7. Visuals: Supporting new concepts with visuals helps students make sense of the math.

8. Productive Struggle: Remembering that struggle is a part of the learning process, we can help students have a positive mindset when they face challenges.

I hope you find this list helpful. If you have a game-changing strategy you use in your math class, I'd love to hear about it!"