Beyond 10/10 – Making the Metric System Stick All Year Long

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October 10 may be a perfect 10 out of 10 day for teaching about the metric system, but achieving fluency with measurement is a year-long task. October is an opportune time for this essential mathematical learning.  While students have been developing their number sense in other areas, now they can work on building a conceptual … read more »


Making Math Meaningful: Reimagining “Real World” Problems in Math

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The question, “When will I ever use this?” is common in middle and high school math classrooms. While students sometimes throw this question out when they want to dig in their heels and avoid work, it’s a valid concern that teachers need to address. Adolescent motivation wanes when the intent and purpose of learning don’t … read more »