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How the Pandemic Saved Trapezium Math Club

How the Pandemic Saved Trapezium Math Club

Posted by Angela McIver, PhD on Jul 20th 2020

The new year started off with such optimism. At math club we had comissioned a new Mathemagic play to be debuted in March. We were excited about the Spring Monstermathathon and had solidified our … read more
What Math Instruction Can Gain From Reading Research

What Math Instruction Can Gain From Reading Research

Posted by Angela McIver, PhD on Feb 12th 2019

I interview students who struggle in math. The students I interview range in age from elementary and middle school to adult learners in job training programs. I give students simple elementary math& … read more
Mulan and the problem with elementary math

Mulan and the problem with elementary math

Posted by Angela McIver, PhD on Feb 4th 2019

The most important thing I’ve learned as an elementary math teacher is that children need to be exposed to a concept over and over and over again before it is mastered. I often tell teachers “Decide … read more