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MATHia’s APLSE Report: Your Summative Assessment Crystal… MATHia’s APLSE Report: Your Summative Assessment Crystal Ball End-of-year summative assessments, whether they’re district or state-mandated, are often (or maybe always!) a source of stress for everyone involved. Teachers, administrators, and students are left to wonder—did we do enough to prepare? With district…
November 11, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGResearch
Low-Prep Winter Math Worksheets Low-Prep Winter Math Worksheets It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Or is it the most chaotic time of the year? You’re ready for winter break, your students are really ready for winter break, and there’s not enough…
October 11, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Quick and easy SEL activities for students… Quick and easy SEL activities for students of any age Social-emotional learning (SEL) is all about helping students understand and manage their emotions, build strong relationships, and make responsible decisions—all critical skills for social and academic success. Although teaching SEL skills might sound like one…
September 20, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
The Carnegie Learning Math Solution + Thinking… The Carnegie Learning Math Solution + Thinking Classrooms Iowa teacher Courtney Stephenson wears many hats, but a peek at her posts on X (Twitter) or a quick conversation shows that the 14-year veteran educator does so with overflowing energy, passion, and commitment. Recently,…
August 30, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
AI in MATHia: It’s More Than Right… AI in MATHia: It’s More Than Right and Wrong Answers Twenty-five years ago, a team of cognitive psychologists and computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University partnered with math teachers at the Pittsburgh Public Schools to apply what was known about learning science to math education. Dr.…
July 23, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGResearch
Elementary Math Made Better Through Play Elementary Math Made Better Through Play There’s no denying it: young children say the best things.  The elementary students of Springfield Public Schools District 186 in Springfield, IL are no exception—when we asked, “What do you like best about math class?…
June 26, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Why Patterns is the Best Professional Development… Why Patterns is the Best Professional Development for Math Teachers Even if it’s been a few years since you were last in the classroom, you’ve likely been to bad PD. Right?  We definitely have, and during our 10+ years as teachers and administrators, we liked…
June 10, 2024 Karen Sloan, Kelly Denzler Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGProfessional LearningTeaching Strategies
Temple ISD Holds High Math Standards, Reaches… Temple ISD Holds High Math Standards, Reaches New Heights In the heart of Temple, Texas, lies a school district dedicated to nurturing academic excellence in its students. With a mission to inspire, motivate, and empower learners to reach their maximum potential, Temple Independent School…
April 03, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
A Recipe for Math Success at Aldine… A Recipe for Math Success at Aldine ISD It seems like everyone is searching for the next secret to educational success, especially with 2024 education trend predictions making the rounds this time of year. But here at Carnegie Learning, we know there’s one…
February 15, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
What’s the Secret to a Positive Classroom… What’s the Secret to a Positive Classroom Culture? If I say to you, “School is a space where students often feel vulnerable,” how does that make you feel? Is your immediate reaction that vulnerability is a bad thing?  Maybe, if you’re thinking of…
January 31, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGResearchTeaching Strategies
Introducing Patterns™ from Carnegie Learning Introducing Patterns™ from Carnegie Learning Patterns serve as a universal language in mathematics.  Patterns help us to convey complex ideas concisely and precisely.  Patterns visually represent math concepts, fostering communication and making math more accessible to all learners. Have we…
January 25, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGProfessional Learning
Texas Educators Value Relationships and See Bright… Texas Educators Value Relationships and See Bright Futures "100% STAAR Pass Rate in Aldine ISD Algebra 1 Pilot Program." That impressive headline starts our 2023 Aldine Independent School District case study.  And while we’re honored that our Texas Math Solution was part of…
January 24, 2024 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Teaching Strategies for Culturally Inclusive Math Teaching Strategies for Culturally Inclusive Math Have you ever had a moment when math class—or any class, really—felt like being on another planet?  Lacking confidence in any academic context can make you feel alone and riddled with anxiety.  Now imagine being…
December 11, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGTeaching Strategies
2023 Dyslexia Research Updates 2023 Dyslexia Research Updates October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, so you know what that means! It’s time to look at the new research and how teachers can use it to support their students with dyslexia. We’re highlighting three takeaways…
October 23, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: English Language ArtsBrain & Learning ScienceCarnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGResearch
Is Using ChatGPT Cheating? We Don’t Think… Is Using ChatGPT Cheating? We Don’t Think So. Cheating among students has always been a problem, and it continues to be a concern as education evolves. With the rise of AI technology, the way cheating happens is also changing. Many schools use one-to-one…
October 12, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechFuture ReadyLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGThe State of Education
6 Features of the Best Game-Based Learning… 6 Features of the Best Game-Based Learning Programs So, you’ve decided to incorporate game-based learning into your classroom schedule. That’s a great choice, but holy smokes, there’s a lot to choose from out there!  You might be considering computer-based, card, or board games—but…
July 12, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
5 Ways Game-Based Learning Fosters Student Success 5 Ways Game-Based Learning Fosters Student Success Countless variables affect a student’s success in the classroom—and as educators, we know that it’s impossible to account for all of them.  But what if we can address a good handful of these student success…
June 27, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGSTEM
Math Professional Learning Empowers Spring ISD Teachers Math Professional Learning Empowers Spring ISD Teachers Success Spotlight 3 of 3 in our series celebrating Spring Independent School District. See Part 1, Success Spotlight: Phonisha Hawkins Revitalizes Math Education, and Part 2, Success Spotlight: Teacher Creativity Shines in Texas Middle School…
May 30, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGProfessional Learning
Find the Best Math Learning Videos for… Find the Best Math Learning Videos for Grades 6-12 With the leaps and bounds educational technology has made in the last several years, there’s a glut of math video resources—but not all are good enough to use in your classroom. During my time as…
May 02, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
7 Strategies to Teach Conceptual Understanding in… 7 Strategies to Teach Conceptual Understanding in Math Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally. Multiplication is repeated addition. Keep, switch, flip.  The butterfly method. These are all examples of math shortcuts, tips, or tricks that many students learn to rely on from an…
April 17, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Success Spotlight: Teacher Creativity Shines in Texas… Success Spotlight: Teacher Creativity Shines in Texas Middle School Math Classrooms Success Spotlight 2 of 3 in our series celebrating Spring Independent School District. See Part 1, Success Spotlight: Phonisha Hawkins Revitalizes Math Education, and Part 3, Math Professional Learning Empowers Spring ISD Teachers. Teachers are the heart…
March 31, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Success Spotlight: Phonisha Hawkins Revitalizes Math Education Success Spotlight: Phonisha Hawkins Revitalizes Math Education Success Spotlight 1 of 3 in our series celebrating Spring Independent School District. See Part 2, Success Spotlight: Teacher Creativity Shines in Texas Middle School Math Classrooms, and Part 3, Math Professional Learning Empowers Spring ISD Teachers.…
March 10, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
Supporting Math Education for Georgia’s English Language… Supporting Math Education for Georgia’s English Language Learners If there’s one thing to say about teaching, it’s that no day—and no student—is ever the same. And we’re so thankful; diversity in our classrooms brings joy, beauty, and new learning opportunities daily. Georgia schools…
January 31, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Success Spotlight: Texas Math Teacher Josh Moseley Success Spotlight: Texas Math Teacher Josh Moseley Gone are the days of “sit and get” and “skill and drill” in math classrooms, and 6th-grade accelerated math teacher Joshua Moseley knows it. You won’t find his students sitting quietly, trying to memorize a…
January 17, 2023 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Our 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of… Our 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2022 ‘Tis the season of top ten lists, and we thought we’d join the fun. Here’s a look at our most popular blog posts published in 2022. 1. On Trend Our most popular blog post of…
December 13, 2022 Emily Anderson, PhD, Karen Sloan Filed Under: English Language ArtsCarnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHThe State of Education
Success Spotlight: Debra Dunham’s 39th Year of… Success Spotlight: Debra Dunham’s 39th Year of Teaching Enthusiastic. Invigorating. Ready to take on new challenges. Those are just a few things that come to mind when we think about Debra Dunham, sixth-grade math teacher at Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas…
December 07, 2022 Karen Sloan Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATH
5 Ways MATHbook Promotes High-Order Tasks for… 5 Ways MATHbook Promotes High-Order Tasks for Math Classrooms High-Order Tasks for Deep Thinking and Understanding Think back to the last time you got a new phone. You probably didn’t get it up and running by reading the user’s manual. Instead, you used your…
October 25, 2022 Karen Sloan, Emily Anderson, PhD Filed Under: Carnegie LearningTeaching Strategies
Develop Growth Mindsets in Your Students From… Develop Growth Mindsets in Your Students From the Start You love nurturing the seed of mathematics in young minds—that’s part of why you became a math teacher, right?  If you’re like me, it is! But, as a 16-year veteran of high school math classrooms,…
August 25, 2022 Karen Sloan Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGTeaching Strategies
3 Back-to-School Math Icebreakers to Foster Community 3 Back-to-School Math Icebreakers to Foster Community As I think back on 16 years' worth of “back-to-school” first days as a math and special education teacher, one thing always sticks out in my mind: the mixed bag of emotions students bring with…
August 19, 2022 Karen Sloan Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
How to Build Confidence and Other SEL… How to Build Confidence and Other SEL Skills in Adolescent Readers When students struggle with reading, their confidence drops as they fall behind their peers. By the time they're adolescents, they may feel socially and emotionally isolated. Thus commences a domino effect of a lack of…
July 13, 2020 Karen Sloan Filed Under: English Language ArtsBrain & Learning ScienceCarnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGResearch