Prior to the launch of ORIGO Insights, I was a guest writer on The Curriculum Corner. In my article, I describe the four language stages (shown below) that promote a deeper understanding of math concepts and why language matters in mathematics. To read the article click here. Why Language Matters in Mathematics
READ MORETeaching Elements Effect Sizes
Evidence suggests that math in the USA is still being taught the same way that you and I learned it. Put simply, we should be looking to those countries that continually outperform the US to see what they are doing right. And we should be drawing on solid research to shape our instruction in a […]
READ MOREThe Original Numerals
To read the blog post related to this resource, please click here Visual Models in Mathematics: The First Images (Part 1) To download the resource, simply click on the image below:
READ MORENumeral Expander (three digit)
A numeral expander is a simple and effective way to help students interpret and write numbers because it links the concrete image to the abstract symbols. To read our blog post on using numeral expanders in action, simply click here: Visual Models in Mathematics: The First Classroom Examples (Part 2) To download the numeral expander template, […]
READ MORENumber Lines in the Classroom
Click to download your black lines master line activities for the classroom! To read our blog post on how to best utilise this activity, please click here: Visual Models in Mathematics: The Importance of a Number Line (Part 3)
READ MOREGraphic Organizers
Please click below to read our related blog post on these resources: Visual Models in Mathematics: Using Math Graphic Organizers to Build Powerful Ideas (Part 4)
READ MOREBears on Buses – ORIGO Big Book Flipbook
Bears on Buses is an ORIGO Big Book, developed for using language to develop concepts of Addition. Please refer to the blog post below to see its benefit in a learning environment: Using Language Stages to Guide the Development of Concepts (Addition)
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