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Why Vocabulary Matters for Early Math Success
Why Vocabulary Matters for Early Math Success Math is more than numbers — it’s a language of its own. And like any language, fluency starts with vocabulary. From “add” and “equal” to “fraction” and “polygon,” math terms give meaning to
From Tavern Game to Teaching Tool: The History of Shut the Box and the Power of Hands-On Math
From Tavern Game to Teaching Tool: The History of Shut the Box and the Power of Hands-On Math Math often gets a bad rap—especially in the early years. It can feel abstract, intimidating, or simply disconnected from the world children
Multisensory Math: The Key to Rising Math Scores
Multisensory Math: The Key to Rising Math Scores Math has long been considered a challenging subject for many students, particularly those in special populations who often struggle with abstract concepts. But what if we told you that the key to
Funding in Your Backyard: Fundraising Tactics That Work
Funding In Your Background: Fundraising Tactics That Work In our journey through local funding, we’ve covered why nearby support is so powerful, who your potential partners are, and how to craft a winning pitch. Now, let’s talk tactics. At
Funding in Your Backyard: Crafting the Perfect Local Pitch
Funding In Your Background: Crafting the Perfect Local Pitch At TouchMath, we understand that securing funding is a critical step in providing students with the resources they need to succeed. While identifying potential local funders is essential, the way you
Funding in Your Backyard: Who’s Funding What in Your Backyard
Funding In Your Background: Who’s Funding What in Your Backyard At TouchMath, we understand the challenges school leaders face in securing funding for essential programs. While federal and state funds are crucial, local sources often provide timely and targeted support.
The Secret to Helping Struggling Math Students: It’s Not Magic, It’s Systematic Instruction
The Secret to Helping Struggling Math Students: It’s Not Magic, It’s Systematic Instruction You can spot that moment right away, the moment when a student’s face goes blank halfway through a math problem. You try explaining it again, a different
Why Explicit, Systematic Instruction Is Every New Teacher’s Best Friend
Why Explicit, Systematic Instruction Is Every New Teacher’s Best Friend There’s a moment every new teacher hits (often around week three) when the pacing guide keeps moving, the range of student needs widens, and you realize that enthusiasm alone can’t close learning gaps. You’re juggling big ideas, behavior routines,
From Concrete to Abstract: Why the CRA Approach Makes Math Click
From Concrete to Abstract: Why the CRA Approach Makes Math Click If you’ve ever watched a student stare at a number sentence like it was written in another language, you already know this truth: Math doesn’t start on the