Posts about Mathematics

We are very excited to share the newest additions to our collection of Fishtank resources for 3rd–5th Grade Math: a library of elementary Fluency Activities and a Daily Word Problem provided in each lesson.

While flawed problems have unique weaknesses, we have some theories on four unifying characteristics of good math problems: clarity, diagnosticity, tractability, and joy.

Take a deep dive into these facets with before and after examples of each essential attribute.

Math teachers know that not all problems are great problems. The not-so-great problems might lack clarity, fail to engage the skills they're meant to target, or demonstrate cultural tone-deafness. Take a look at how 5 problems went from “so-so” to “spot-on”.

10 tips to help you build independent math assignments that make remote learning more like in-class learning.

Our Fishtank Teacher Spotlight with Alyssa Mayer, who teaches 5th grade at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in Champaign, Illinois. Like many teachers across the country, Alyssa is currently teaching her class remotely while her school is closed, in accordance with the state’s stay-at-home order.