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Supporting Educators with Effective Math Instruction
Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Crystal Pope, and I’m excited to begin this journey with you as a new Math Specialist at TTAC ODU. If you’re an educator looking to enhance your math teaching, you’ve come to the right place! My goal is to support teachers and students alike by providing resources, strategies,… Read More Supporting Educators with Effective Math Instruction
Unwind and Upgrade: Enjoy Summer Math Professional Learning from Anywhere
While relaxing and rejuvenating this summer, you can also learn mathematics strategies from wherever you are! Below are a few professional learning opportunities that you may want to explore. Summer Math Professional Learning Opportunities Amplify Desmos Math Free Courses Amplify Desmos offers several free on-demand courses. Course titles include: Course 1: Math Storytelling: The Wisdom… Read More Unwind and Upgrade: Enjoy Summer Math Professional Learning from Anywhere
Resources to Support the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all public divisions and schools across the commonwealth will implement the revised 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOLs). Resources are currently being developed to support the implementation of the revised standards, some of which are detailed below. VDOE Resources for Transitioning to the Newly Adopted Standards The VDOE’s 2023… Read More Resources to Support the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
Math News You Can Use
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! A new school year means updates are available in the area of mathematics. Below are a few that are noteworthy. **NEW** 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning were approved by the Virginia Board of Education on August 31, 2023 and will be fully implemented… Read More Math News You Can Use
Using Children’s Literature to Mathematize
The Preparing Young Children for School Educator’s Practice Guide (Burchinal et al., 2022) identifies two evidence-based math recommendations: Provide intentional instruction to build children’s understanding of mathematical ideas and skills. Engage children in conversations about mathematical ideas and support them in using mathematical language. Using children’s literature to mathematize is a method that can be… Read More Using Children’s Literature to Mathematize
Online Learning
Online Learning Resources
There are numerous online professional learning resources available for teachers of mathematics. Below are some of the many that can be used to build teachers’ knowledge base and/or for professional development.
Virginia Department of Education Online Learning Resources
- VDOE Mathematics Instructional Videos for Teachers
- Tidewater Team Instructional Support Videos for Grade 7-8 Teachers
- 2019 VDOE Math Institute Resources: Developing Deeper Learning through Rich Mathematical Tasks
- 2018 VDOE Math Institute Resources: Facilitating Meaningful Mathematical Discourse
Additional Online Learning Resources for Teachers
- Teaching Math to Young Children Practice Guide and Videos (click “Additional Resources” on the webpage to access videos)
- Hand2Mind Mathematics Webinars for Teachers
- Mathematical Progressions Videos by Graham Fletcher
- Making Math Moments that Matter Podcasts
- Working with AlgebraTiles
- IRIS Center Module: High-Quality Mathematics Instruction–What Teachers Should Know
- IRIS Center Module: Progress Monitoring–Mathematics
- IRIS Center Module: MTSS/RTI–Mathematics
- YouCubed Mathematical Mindsets Course
- Math Solutions Professional Learning Webinars and Presentations
- Math Solutions Instructional Practices Inventory
- National Center for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics Primary-Upper Elementary and Secondary Professional Development Modules
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Instructional Resources
Resources
The abundance of resources available online can be, at times, overwhelming. As a teacher, administrator, or parent, you may be wondering, “Which resources are most closely aligned to Virginia’s Mathematics Standards of Learning and Mathematics Process Goals?”
Below you will find a list of vetted resources for high-quality mathematics instruction.
Virginia Department of Education Mathematics Resources
- Using Statewide SOL Test Results to Guide Instruction
- Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs)
- Co-Teaching Mathematics Instructional Plans
- Mathematics Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
- Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tool (MVAT)
- Algebra Readiness Remediation Plans and Formative Assessment Items
- Rich Mathematical Tasks
- DESMOS Online Calculator
- VDOE: Students with Disabilities in Math FAQs
T-TAC Online Resources
- TTAC Online Mathematics Resources (searchable by category or disability area)
Assistive Technology
Virtual Mathematics Manipulatives Sites (Free)
- Didax Virtual Manipulatives
- The Math Learning Center Virtual Manipulatives
- Library of Virtual Manipulatives
- GeoGebra Math Apps
Quantiles Framework Resources
- Quantile Teacher Assistant database of mathematics lessons by searchable by SOL
- Web Tour of the Quantiles Framework Tools
Mathematics Tasks and Lessons
- Illustrative Mathematics Tasks for grades K-12
- YouCubed Mathematics Tasks for grades K-12
- 3-Act Math Tasks created by Graham Fletcher (Grades K-6)
- 3-Act Math Tasks created by Kyle Pearce (primarily for upper elementary-high school)
- Estimation 180 Math Lessons for grades 4-8
- The Mathematics Assessment Project lessons and tasks for middle and high school
- Math Solutions classroom lessons for grades K-8
Assessments
- Assessing Mathematical Understanding K-2 Mathematics Formative Assessments
- Universal Screeners for Number Sense Interview-based K-6 math screeners to assess students’ number sense.
Fact Fluency Resources
- Fluency Without Fear by Jo Boaler(activities to develop Number Sense and Number Facts)
- Building Automaticity with Base-10 Cards
- Multiplication Subitizing Cards to Build Fluency
- Activities for Teaching Numeracy (Google Slides Presentations)
- Build Math Minds Number Sense and Fluency Activities
- Number Talks Activities
- Multiple Representations of Multiplication Video from The National Center for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)
Intensifying Mathematics Instruction
- At the National Center on Intensive Instruction website, you can find examples of instructional plans that intensify mathematics instruction. Mathematics Intervention Plan Guides can be downloaded by skill area.
- A Teacher’s Toolkit for Designing and Delivering Intensive Interventions provides resources for intensifying instruction.
- The Working with Struggling Students: Self-Assessment Inventory aids teachers in reflecting on their current instructional practices for struggling students.
