Carrie S. CutlerSep 20, 20218 min21 Ways to Use Cuisenaire RodsManipulatives engage multiple areas of the brain for deeper learning of math concepts.
Carrie S. CutlerNov 10, 20203 minUsing 3 Act Tasks to Teach Measurement and DataWhen people describe the math in their day, they invariably mention things like balancing a budget, stepping on the scale, shopping for...
Carrie S. CutlerJul 7, 20204 minMeasurement--Discovering the Need for Standard UnitsThe need for standard units should be developed by hands-on experience and reasoning tasks.
Carrie S. CutlerJul 2, 20204 minMeasurement Outside the Worksheet: How Nonstandard Units Connect Counting to MeasurementRegardless of the item children choose to measure with, the measurement process should be an active experience with kids as active doers.