Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...

First grade math is all about building strong foundations in counting, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving—while keeping kids engaged. With the right mix of pacing guides, mastery-based tools, ...

Worksheets, when designed thoughtfully, can be a powerful tool for first graders to build math and reading skills with confidence. From measuring everyday objects to practicing addition, these ...

About seven years ago, some friends who had high school-age children urged me to attend a meeting to discuss our district’s math curriculum, called College Preparatory Math (CPM). Until then I hadn’t ...

As racial inequity soars on the nation’s radar, math teachers are increasingly bringing social-justice questions into their classrooms to help students see the subject’s relevance and recognize that ...

Segue Institute for Learning teacher Cassandra Santiago introduces a lesson on word problems to her first graders one spring afternoon. Credit: Phillip Keith for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...