Virtual Math Summit 2021 Preview
Well, every year, since 2017, I get the pleasure of hosting the Build Math Minds Virtual Math Summit. This year, the free summit for elementary educators will be taking place July 29th and 30th, 2021. Registration is now open. I’m Christina Tondevold, The...
Alligator or No Alligator in Math Class?
I’m Christina Tondevold, The Recovering Traditionalist, and today I’d like to talk about Alligator or No Alligator in Math Class? in our quest to Build our own Math Minds so we can Build the Math Minds of our kiddos. Watch the video or read the transcript below:...
The Biggest Misconception about Math Fact Fluency
“Number sense is a waste of time.” “People need to stop letting kids play and make kids memorize.” “Kids who learn strategies just take too long to solve problems when they’re older.” Those are just some comments I get when I...
How Children Build Automaticity in Math
A hot topic inside of the Build Math Minds Facebook group is always fact fluency. Recently, Lori posted asking about how children build automaticity in math, and that sparked some heated comments, let’s just say that. People are very passionate about helping...
How Number Sense Impacts Math Fluency
Well, math fact fluency is a big deal in elementary school. It’s one of those things that people cringe when a child does not have it. You’ll hear things like, “Kids these days don’t know their facts.” How many times have you heard that?...
Number Routines Are Not A Time To Teach, They Are A Time To Listen
Number routines have become popular in the elementary schools, but do you know what they are and how to use them properly? I’m Christina Tondevold, The Recovering Traditionalist and today, we’re gonna take a look at How Number Routines Are Not A Time To...
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