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Math Strategies

Grounded in the Standards for Mathematical Practice, this collection highlights four key components and 20 versatile strategies to support math instruction. Each strategy is designed to be adaptable across grade levels and mathematical concepts.

Click on a strategy below to explore how to introduce it in your classroom, along with practical resources to help students build deep mathematical understanding.

Plan & Analyze

What is the problem asking me to do/solve?
Check for understanding: restate the problemLook for entry points to the problemLook for symbols and patternsMake a connectionUse manipulativesWrite an equation

Apply & Solve

What strategies can I use to solve the problem?
Create an organized listDraw a pictureEstimateLook for a patternMonitor and adjustThink aloudUse a math formulaWork backward

Tools for Application

What is the most efficient tool I can use to solve the problem?
Check my workCheck solution using a different methodUse physical and visual tools

How? Justify

How did I arrive at my solution? How do I know my solution pathway is correct?
Defend your strategy for solving the problemDistinguish correct logic from incorrect logicUse diagrams, objects, etc. to construct your argument for solving

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Explore a wide variety of math lessons, games, and activities designed to engage students across all math domains, from basic number sense to more complex concepts. These resources offer hands-on practice, encourage problem-solving skills, and make math both accessible and fun for every learner.

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Hands-on, engaging math ideas that make abstract concepts concrete and fun for all learners.

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Literacy Strategies

Looking for literacy practices that actually fit your classroom? You’ll find real examples, practical tools, and printable resources that make implementation smoother for you and more meaningful for your students.

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