Alabama invested in elementary math. But some schools have a long way to go

Alabama’s 2022 law reshaped math instruction at the elementary level by providing money for all schools to hire math coaches ...
Edutopia

Using Tech Tools to Support Elementary Students’ Growth in Math

Teachers can use these tools to promote discussions and help students move from concrete to abstract understanding of concepts.
Education Week

Are Aspiring Elementary Teachers Learning Enough Math?

Experts agree: Elementary teachers need to have a strong foundation in math. But teacher-preparation programs don’t always dedicate much time to elementary math coursework. That’s starting to change, ...
Educators Technology

AI Tools for Math Teachers: A Subject-Specific Guide

Microsoft Math Solver is a free tool that uses AI to recognize both printed and handwritten math. It’s particularly strong with geometric proofs and interactive graphing, and it pulls learning ...
Education Week

Ditch Those Math Worksheets. The Case for Teaching Real-World Problem Solving in K-5

The designers for Monte Vista Elementary School’s proposed outdoor classroom had some key questions to answer: What materials could they use while staying under the district’s $10,000 budget? How much ...
The Hechinger Report

Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
Columbia Daily Tribune

MU program enters 10th year teaching teachers to teach math to elementary students

Corey Webel hopes he won't hear future generations of adults utter the words: "Don't make me do math." Webel directs the elementary math specialist program at the University of Missouri, starting its ...