Math Class Doesn’t Work. Here’s the Solution

The problem is the performance culture in our schools, more present in math than in any other subject. Students believe that ...
Edutopia

Reducing the Cognitive Load of Math Tasks With Strategy Cards

When students create a visual resource to scaffold problem-solving, they can approach independent work with more confidence ...
Education Week

Word Problems Get a Bad Rap in Math Class. Here’s How to Get Them Right

Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.
The Brooklyn Paper

Math Reimagined: Achievement First’s Approach to Deep Learning and Student-Led Problem Solving

In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...