Research-Based Math Instruction focuses on effective classroom techniques that enhance learning outcomes. By utilizing various math instruction strategies, educators can improve student engagement and understanding. Additionally, teachers can access a variety of teacher resources to support these instructional methods.
The days of a single teacher standing in front of a classroom and dictating lessons to the students are over. Effective classroom techniques, like Breaking the Plane, are concepts that every teacher should actively consider throughout each lesson, especially when implementing math instruction strategies. Utilizing various teacher resources can enhance this approach.
Math anxiety is unfortunately a real term that society allows to exist, but it doesn't have to be that way. Math was created to help us make sense of the world around us. By implementing effective classroom techniques and utilizing math instruction strategies, we can minimize, if not eliminate, math anxiety in our classrooms. Additionally, there are various teacher resources available that can support this goal.
Homework is a hot-button topic in education. Research suggests that homework for students in elementary to middle grades has little to no effect on academic success. However, as students progress and age, certain classroom techniques and math instruction strategies indicate that homework may show positive results for some learners. It's important to note, though, that if the specific homework tasks are not thoughtfully designed, they can actually be detrimental to some students. More on that to come...
The average attention span of a middle-schooler is just 8 minutes. If your math instruction strategies extend beyond this timeframe, it's time to rethink your approach. Utilizing effective classroom techniques can help keep students engaged, as they likely have already tuned out if you've been talking for too long. Remember to leverage valuable teacher resources to enhance their learning experience.
The second 5-8 minutes of your class time, along with the 5 minutes before the last 5 minutes of class, represent the most essential 'Prime Times' for implementing effective classroom techniques to educate students. It’s crucial to use those times wisely, especially when considering math instruction strategies and utilizing available teacher resources.
If students haven't made a mistake in your classroom today, you aren't effectively using math instruction strategies. Push them to make mistakes and embrace the learning process. Encourage the mistake mentality as part of your teacher resources.
One size does not fit all. We can collaborate to develop a plan that equips your staff with effective classroom techniques, provides research to support these math instruction strategies, and instills the confidence needed to help students succeed.
Every classroom is unique, and the same goes for schools, districts, and educational environments. We can develop a program that utilizes effective classroom techniques to highlight your strengths and empower your staff with math instruction strategies and teacher resources to more effectively reach every student.