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Early Math

Assistant Principal Beth Bearor and kindergartener Rhys Gallup practice letters and letter sounds while walking through a rope ladder during P.E. teacher Robyn Newton鈥檚 action-based learning class at Vergennes Union Elementary School in Vergennes, Vt., on Nov. 18, 2024.
Assistant Principal Beth Bearor and kindergartener Rhys Gallup practice letters and letter sounds while walking through a rope ladder during P.E. teacher Robyn Newton鈥檚 action-based learning class at Vergennes Union Elementary School in Vergennes, Vt., on Nov. 18, 2024.
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Student Well-Being Video This School Keeps Kids Moving All Day. See How It Works
Inside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day.
Jaclyn Borowski, January 28, 2025
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Mathematics Spotlight Spotlight on Building Strong Foundations in Math
This Spotlight will help you discover how to help students develop conceptual understanding, effectively teach word problems, and more.



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69传媒 & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on the Early Learning Success: Literacy and Math Foundations
This Spotlight will help you explore phonemic awareness instruction, developing math fluency through problem-solving, and more.
January 15, 2025
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Teacher Preparation Some Teacher-Prep Programs Will Prioritize Foundational Math Skills. What It Looks Like
Math knowledge is cumulative, experts say鈥攁nd mastery of early skills is critical.
Sarah Schwartz, December 13, 2024
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Mathematics Can Kindergarten Math Lay the Foundation for Algebra? New Study Aims to Find Out
Teaching algebraic thinking skills early鈥攍ike generalizing, representing, and reasoning鈥攃an set students up for success, researchers say.
Sarah Schwartz, October 9, 2024
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Mathematics Spotlight Spotlight on New Insights in Math Learning
This Spotlight will help you investigate high-quality math curricula, identify strategies to improve student math outcomes, and more.
March 1, 2024
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Mathematics What Is a Math Screener, and How Can They Help Young 69传媒? 3 Things to Know
Identifying and supporting students early on can pay big dividends later. But math intervention differs from reading, researchers say.
Sarah Schwartz, February 28, 2024
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Mathematics Opinion Math Might Be a Universal Language. But Don't Teach It That Way
Encouraging students to use their first language helps them make math connections, increasing their understanding and engagement.
Larry Ferlazzo, September 8, 2023
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Student teacher Sara Neal teaches math at Whitehall Elementary School, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Bowie, Md.
Student teacher Sara Neal teaches math at Whitehall Elementary School, Jan. 24, 2023, in Bowie, Md.
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Mathematics 3 Takeaways About Math Fact Fluency
鈥淓verything else we do in math relies on your ability to use that knowledge pretty quickly,鈥 said one teacher.
Sarah Schwartz, May 31, 2023
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Mathematics K-12 Essentials Forum Math Foundations For All
Examine the roots of early math instruction, including fluency, word problems, parent engagement, and how to help struggling students.
May 25, 2023
Mathematics Spotlight Spotlight on Improving Math Fluency
This Spotlight will help you assess math fact fluency, evaluate the challenges students face with word problems, and more.
May 15, 2023
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Mathematics Explainer How Addition Fluency Develops: A Visual Explainer
From basic counting to automatic recall, see how students learn to grasp their addition facts.
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Mathematics Math Nights Make the Subject Fun for Kids and Adults Alike. Three Tips to Host One at Your School
Game nights help ease adult anxiety about math, which can help students stay motivated to learn it.
Evie Blad, May 3, 2023
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Special Report Math Foundations for All: Clearing a Path
A solid foundation in math begins with knowing how schools can build students鈥 math fact fluency, foster parent involvement, and support students with math disabilities.
May 1, 2023