Math/Numeracy
Recent Newsletter Articles
Make Learning More Relevant with the Language & Numeracy Study Circle
Integrating math and numeracy into English language classes is part of aligning our programs to the College & Career Readiness Standards. This practice also makes learning more relevant to learners and opens new ways for them to engage in rich and meaningful activities and conversations. Read More
Calling All Numeracy Instructors! We Want to Hear from You!
There are great things happening in ABE numeracy classes everyday –because YOU are making them happen – and your colleagues want to hear about it! Read More
Math Teachers: Time to Connect! Top 5 Reasons to Join MCTM
Ever want to talk math, but have no math buddy? Want to tap the expertise of math education professionals across contexts, including K-12, college, and ABE? Even if you identify as an ELL or ELA teacher who teaches some math, you can still benefit! Read More
The Key to Math Is Reading
Just kidding! Although reading certainly plays a role, the key to math is probably math. But here are some great resources that we as teachers can read and use to strengthen our math instruction. Read More
Evaluating the Mathematical Tasks We Give to Our Students
We give our students tasks to complete every class period. How do we know if these tasks are effective or not? What is our gauge? Read More
Learn about LINCS!
The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) offers freely available courses, resources, and community for adult educators. Check out this powerful resource! Read More
Rethinking Fractions
There is always more to learn when thinking about teaching fractions. Benchmark fractions are an accessible topic that could work well in an English language classroom, in any class that explores charts and graphs, or in various levels of math classes. Read More
What Do You Notice? What Do You Wonder? Getting Students Thinking – and Talking – About Math
Bring a new routine into your math instruction! "Notice and Wonder" provides an opportunity for deep thinking and rich conversation for all students. Read More
Numberless Word Problems: Creating Opportunities for Better Thinking
Introduce yourself to the powerful idea of numberless word problems as a way to create an entry point for every learner. Read More
Managing Stress to Improve Learning: A Self-Management Resource
Some of the biggest obstacles that our adult learners face are often not academic, but social and emotional in nature. The Managing Stress to Improve Learning project has an array of resources to help teachers create safe, stable classrooms and promote positive mental health and stress reduction techniques. Read More