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Timed Tests and the Development of Math Anxiety

no timed tests

It is critical that we take a moment to review the emerging evidence on the impact of timed testing and the ways in which it transforms children’s brains, leading to an inevitable path of math anxiety and low math achievement.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/07/03/36boaler.h31.html


Toy Theater


V

Virtual Manipulatives

matrixA list of virtual manipulatives: web-based apps or apps for the iPad. Or BOTH!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19dza0lsL-3PSJX0_NdMlBl4jvLnAyw90bY0qmCO9PF0/pub


Virtual Ten Frame


http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=3565

Show this ten-frame on your projector to lead a whole-class discussion.


W

Would You Rather?

would you rather

Students are given a "Would you rather" type question and then they are expected to use math to justify whichever answer they choose.

http://www.wouldyourathermath.com/


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XtraMath.org

xtra

This is a free website. Teachers create an account and enter their students. Students then practice their math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division) with progress reports emailed to the teacher.

What fluencies are required at each grade? Click here.

http://xtramath.org/


Y

YouCubed.org

youcubed

Awesome tasks inspire, educate and empower students to solve very interesting math problems. "Low floor-High ceiling" problems that all students can do!

https://www.youcubed.org/tasks/


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Zearn

zearn

Zearn: dynamic digital lessons to learn and love math.

Matches Eureka Math (grades 2, 3, and 4 only) almost exactly. This is essentially an interactive online version of the lessons int he teacher edition. Teachers and students love this site!

https://www.zearn.org/

Click here for ideas on how to structure your math time.



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