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THE BEST OF MATH (2022-2023 School Year)
Prodigy Math
It's free, its math, and students obsess over it. Be strategic when introducing it Use it for math, use it as a reward, or allow it only during free time. Any option you choose, students will love learning math through Prodigy.
EdPuzzle
Every YouTube video can become a video assessment with EdPuzzle. This is one of the most engaging and widely-used programs in education.
How Can You Use Cards in Math Class?
Try a classic game of Math WAR!
K-2 Numbers
3-5 Fractions
6-8 Exponents
What is a Number Talk?
A number talk is a short discussion of a math computation problem. Students take turns sharing their solution to the problem and what strategy they used to get that solution.
Their work is done mentally, however, without paper, a pencil, or a calculator.
Number talks can be used to explore any operation-addition, subtraction, multiplication or division-and can involve whole numbers, decimals, or fractions.
How Number Talks Deepen Understanding
So why is a simple 10-minute conversation such a powerful tool in the math classroom? Here are a few reasons these can benefit students:
Without paper and pencil, students are forced to think of other ways of solving problems. This might involve decomposing numbers, using place value, etc. This will deepen their number sense as they become more fluent and flexible with numbers and operations
They provide all students the opportunity to participate at their own ability level. Advanced students will come up with advanced or multiple strategies while struggling learners can begin with less efficient, but still effective strategies.
They help kids to understand operations conceptually without relying on gimmicks, memorization, or formal algorithm.