Don’t have a quiet classroom; ensure effective math discussions!
Teachers! Don’t leave out discussions in math instruction! A friend and a colleague once said during his conference, “A math class that is quiet is…
Category: Primary Math
“Understanding Number Sense: Its Importance and Development”
Number sense is a fundamental concept in mathematics education, crucial for enabling students to understand and interact with numbers in a meaningful way. This article…
“Say Goodbye to Silence: The Buzz in Today’s Math Classroom Revealed!”
Unlock the transformative power of mathematical discourse in the modern classroom. Dive into proven strategies, success stories, and the undeniable be…
Forget Flashcards! Discover the Math Secrets Hidden in Kids’ Stories!
Unlock the hidden math lessons in beloved children's tales! Dive into the magic of intertwining storytelling with math concepts, making learning engag…
IPAD APPS DR. YEAP BAN HAR USES
At every one of our conferences, without fail, we’re asked to share the apps we use during our workshops and in our classrooms. Below is…
NUMBER BONDS – CRITICAL CONNECTIONS AND A STUDENT INTRODUCTION
I was asked to teach a demonstration lesson for a handful of teachers last November. It was a class of first-graders, and they had already…
HOW MUCH HOMEWORK? USING “TAKE & PLAY” TO CONNECT LITERATURE AND MATH IN THE EARLY GRADES
What’s the most recent and common question from parents & teachers of K-2 age students that I get when giving my Teaching Math using Children’s…
Bar Modeling – Introduction, History, and Theoretical Underpinnings
What Are Bar Models? Strip Diagrams, Tape Diagrams, Tape Models and others, are all names for the same thing – Bar Models. But as a…
