We know that mathematics is not just about performing operations, but when learning this fundamental aspect, what is more important is understanding what we are doing, getting the correct result, or solving the problems in a reasonable amount of time?
This is how I usually begin my Math PD sessions for elementary and my course to preservice teachers at the university. I simply ask, “What is a proble…
After a well-deserved vacation, we are back to start the school year! As teachers, we know that the first days of class are among the most important a…
The change, or rather, the transition between elementary and middle school is not always easy. Teachers can sometimes be unsure of how to prepare thei…
Laura Roma is a teacher and member of the Innovamat Trainers team. And what does this team do? It is responsible for accompanying, training and guidin…
Table of contents If you follow us, you will surely have heard us mention the expression “known facts, derived facts” on many, many occasions. With th…
Table of contents The rule of three is a mathematical concept that we tackle in different elementary school grades. The rule of three algorithm has be…
Table of Contents The teaching profession is a complex profession that is far from straight forward. This is because it is not about passing on knowle…
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