Math has changed since we were taught. Sometimes it can be tricky to navigate this Common Core world — and that's okay! The Common Core standards are very powerful and focus on conceptual understanding.
That being said, that doesn't make it any less confusing for parents who learned the 'old way.' I provide enrichment and support to help students (and parents!) make sense of these standards without the stress. Let's navigate this 'New Math' world together! 🏭🔢
Below, you will find resources that can help support you as you support your child as their strongest influence. At the Math Studio, you can expect plenty of communication from me about your child's progress and what our sessions look like — tailored to your preferences, including videos and descriptions via email or text. I view parents as partners, and curated some of my favorite resources below.
YouCubed.org
Our main goal is to inspire, educate, and empower teachers of mathematics, transforming the latest research on math into accessible and practical forms.
Math Fact Lab
Teacher-created online math fact fluency practice based on reasoning strategies and sense-making — not rote memorization through drill.
Bedtime Math
A quick bite of wacky math every day — nothing like school. Kids see the math in their favorite topics, no logins, no drilling, no scores.
Mathigon
Free tools, courses and manipulatives to make online learning more interactive and engaging than ever before.
Math Practice Standards
The math practice standards are woven into everything we do — they are the skills that mathematicians use no matter what unit of study. These eight core, research-based "habits of mind" describe how proficient students engage with mathematics, emphasizing thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning over memorization.
Math "celebrities" to follow
- Jo Boaler: Math Mindsets
- Marilyn Burns
- Graham Fletcher: Progressions and Three Act Tasks
- Steve Wyborney: Number Sense Routines
- Robert Kaplinsky: Open Middle
- William McCallum: Illustrative Math
- Jennifer Lempp: Math Workshop
- Pam Harris: Development of Math Reasoning
- Vanessa Vakharia: The Math Guru
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