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Math Antics: Types of Fractions
This video presents types of fractions (proper, improper, etc.) and addresses how students can use the structure of a fraction to make sense of where it belongs on the number line. The video points out that the relationship between the numerator and denominator is division. Read More
Graphing Stories
These are 15-second videos that show a real-life event. Students are encouraged to graph the event. The video reveals the suggested graph at the end. The site allows you to sort by type of graph and offers a printable graphing handout. Appropriate for CCRS Level C, Level D, Level E. Read More
How much did the temperature drop? Absolute Value
Robert Kaplinsky describes the lesson this way: "This lesson uses a time lapse thermometer video as a context for discussing integer operations and absolute value. The video should provide some added meaning to the classic temperature drop problem." Read More
Fast Growing Plant
An activity where students must determine how tall the plant was x time ago if it is a certain height now and how fast it will grow. Read More
Ignite Videos – Math Forum
Ignite is a presentation format where each presenter speaks for 5 minutes. This site has some excellent talks from the Math Forum at Drexel. Read More
Ever Wonder What They’d Notice?
Asking the right questions and making space for student thinking can change outcomes for students. What can we do as teachers to faciliate their critical thinking and engagement? In this 5-minute Ignite talk, Annie Fetter addresses giving students space to notice and wonder. Read More
Geometric Subitizing: Counting Discussion Cards
The discussion cards posted on this site can be used to discuss counting and grouping strategies with students. This could be a great way to engage students using vocabulary around numbers and shapes. Read More
Equitable Pedagogy: The Key to Students’ Mathematical Reasoning and Sense Making
This 5-minute Ignite talk by Marilyn Strutchens explores the question, What is equity and what could equity and social justice look like in mathematics instruction? Read More
Classroom Clock
In this 5-minute Ignite talk, Andrew Stadel addresses strategies for dealing with the limited time each teacher must face. How do we make best use of time in our classroom? How can we approach “squeezing great content into short segments”? Read More
Concept, Method, Procedure (The Secret Formula for Math Success)
Max Ray, of The Math Forum, explores developing procedures from conceptual understanding. His 5-minute video uses dividing by fractions as the topic for instruction. Read More