The new California Mathematics Framework, finalized and adopted in July of 2023, sets a bold vision for the future of mathematics education in California.
California Math & YOU, the innovative K–12 math curriculum from Big Ideas Learning, has officially been approved by the California State Board of Education for mathematics instruction kindergarten through Algebra 1 and Integrate Math 1.
In this blog, you’ll learn what types of feedback truly move learning forward, how math teachers can make it timely and actionable, and why the right comments, not more comments, make all the difference.
Mathematical discourse is the purposeful communication, through talk, reasoning, argumentation, and representations, that students and teachers engage in to build, test, and refine mathematical understanding together.
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World take & teach lesson plan, students explore sustainable solutions to global hunger and climate change with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Jennifer Burney.
This lesson introduces students to the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence by exploring the artificial neuron.
Mathematical modeling transforms math from abstract exercises into a tool for understanding and improving the world. When students connect mathematics to real-life problems, they discover its power to create change and develop the confidence to think critically and creatively.
This comprehensive physics mini‑lab lesson plan provides a collection of short, hands‑on investigations that guide students through key concepts.
This foundational anatomy and physiology lesson teaches key anatomical concepts & includes a complete set of teacher and student resources.
Problem-solving is where mathematics comes to life. When students reason, explore multiple strategies, and justify their thinking, they build confidence and deeper understanding. This post explores why problem-solving must be central to instruction and how high-quality instructional materials support students in becoming resilient, capable mathematicians.
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World take & teach lesson plan, explore marine conservation through the work of National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala.
True fluency is not about recalling facts on demand; it’s an ongoing process of setting the right conditions for learning so that understanding grows. For students, procedural fluency is the ability to use procedures accurately, efficiently, and flexibly. Fluency isn’t about racing through drills; it’s about giving students a toolkit of strategies they can adapt with confidence.
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