Developing a solid understanding of numbers through concrete materials and visualization helps students become more proficient at mental math. The video below describes how mental math develops and its importance in becoming proficient in mathematics.
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What is Rigor?
We tend to talk a lot about rigor in mathematics education, but what exactly is rigor? There is a common misconception that rigor in mathematics means that something is just more difficult or challenging. I found a great blog post from mindsteps that I believe describes the rigor that we are working toward with our mathematics education in the Hooksett School District.
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