How to teach math - important lessons in math education
The articles below talk about some very IMPORTANT topics in mathematics education, such as the value of mistakes, timed tests, open problems, and more. I encourage you to delve into them — some of the ideas I explain have helped me tremendously, and I am sure they will be of benefit to you, as well, whether you are a teacher, tutor, or parent.
"Mini" Math Teaching Course
This is a little "virtual" 2-week course, where you will receive emails on important topics on teaching math, including:
- How to help a student who is behind
- Troubles with word problems
- Teaching multiplication tables
- Why fractions are so difficult
- The value of mistakes
- Should you use timed tests
- And more!
You will also receive:
A GIFT of over 400 free worksheets and sample pages from my books right in the very beginning.
A monthly collection of math teaching tips & Math Mammoth updates (unsubscribe any time)
Note: You will FIRST get an email that asks you to confirm your email address. If you cannot find this confirmation email, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder.
Please choose a topic from the list below.
- How to help students with multiplication tables?
- Links for online practice of the multiplication tables — table by table
- Videos and games for memorizing addition & subtraction facts
- When to use flashcards?
- Should you use timed tests for math facts?
- How to help a student who is behind in math?
- Practical tips for mental math — this article is for EVERYONE!
- The problem with word problems
- Do you need to use manipulatives with Math Mammoth?
- Should your child be allowed to use a calculator for math work?
- Number talks — short discussions among a teacher and students about how to solve a particular mental math problem. The focus is not on the correct answer, but on all the possible methods of finding the answer.
- From CLOSED math problems (with one answer) to OPEN ones
- The value of mistakes in math learning
- The four principles of deeply effective math teaching
- Summer math resources — 7 wonderful ideas & resource lists
- Why is fraction math so difficult for students?
- Growth mindset & how to (and how NOT to) praise our students
Miscellaneous teaching tips
- Puzzle corner in Math Mammoth grade 1 was too easy!
- Why study the order of operations concurrently with multiplication?
- How to round numbers in order to estimate the result of a math problem? Are there exact rules?
- Does the order of multiplicand and multiplier matter?
- A child is struggling to find missing numbers in addition
- The concept of division, and how to use a 100-bead abacus to teach it
- Free probability simulations for 7th grade
- What is the definition of a trapezoid? One set of parallel lines OR at least one pair of parallel lines?
- How to help your child to compare fractions, decimals, and percentages
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Math Mammoth TourConfused about the different options? Take a virtual email tour around Math Mammoth! You'll receive: An initial email to download your GIFT of over 400 free worksheets and sample pages from my books. Six other "TOURSTOP" emails that explain the important things and commonly asked questions concerning Math Mammoth curriculum. (Find out the differences between all these different-colored series!)This way, you'll have time to digest the information over one or two weeks, plus an opportunity to ask me personally about the curriculum. A monthly collection of math teaching tips & Math Mammoth updates (unsubscribe any time) We respect your email privacy.
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"Mini" Math Teaching CourseThis is a little "virtual" 2-week course, where you will receive emails on important topics on teaching math, including:
- How to help a student who is behind You will also receive: A GIFT of over 400 free worksheets and sample pages from my books right in the very beginning.
A monthly collection of math teaching tips & Math Mammoth updates (unsubscribe any time)
We respect your email privacy.
Note: You will FIRST get an email that asks you to confirm your email address. If you cannot find this confirmation email, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder. |
Maria's Math TipsEnter your email to receive math teaching tips, resources, Math Mammoth news & sales, humor, and more! I tend to send out these tips about once monthly, near the beginning of the month, but occasionally you may hear from me twice per month (and sometimes less often). Peek at the previous tips here. You will also receive:
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