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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
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
The National Institutes 2024 Equip Educators for… The National Institutes 2024 Equip Educators for Success Sunny summer days aren't just for the pool. At The National Institutes, educators get to enjoy the pool AND professional development. Teachers from 162 districts across 35 states gathered for summer professional development in math,…
July 31, 2024 Abby Roth, Kelly Denzler Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional LearningTeaching Strategies
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
MATHstream Boosts Students’ Math Confidence in Spring… MATHstream Boosts Students’ Math Confidence in Spring ISD Imagine classrooms all over the nation transformed into hubs of energetic problem-solving. Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD) in Texas achieved this with MATHstream™, the only adaptive, interactive video streaming platform for grades 6-12. NBC Nightly…
July 15, 2024 Natalia Álvarez-Morillo Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
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
Top Tips for Building Thinking Classrooms in… Top Tips for Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Hey, math teachers, does this scenario sound familiar? You’ve done it. You’ve planned the perfect math lesson! It’s chock full of relevant content that connects with students’ interests and differentiates to meet all learner needs.…
April 05, 2024 Mary Vail, Amelia Wulf Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + 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
15 Interactive K-12 Math Activities Using Number… 15 Interactive K-12 Math Activities Using Number Lines Raise your hand if you remember building colorful block towers and singing "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" in kindergarten!  Those seemingly simple games launch our students’ incredible journey into the world of math. But as…
March 13, 2024 Natalia Álvarez-Morillo Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGTeaching Strategies
AI Arms Race: Our 25-Year Head Start… AI Arms Race: Our 25-Year Head Start Keeps Carnegie Learning Invincible Suppose you’re a 5th grader solving a word problem by adding fractions with equal denominators. You know how to add. You know what a numerator is and how it’s different from a denominator. Hey, you…
February 20, 2024 Steve Ritter Filed Under: Brain & Learning ScienceCarnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATH
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
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
Meet the MATHstreamers in Our Adaptive Learning… Meet the MATHstreamers in Our Adaptive Learning Videos If you assign students to watch math videos, you’d want to know that the math teachers behind those videos know what they’re talking about, right?  Great news! The instructors in our MATHstream adaptive learning program…
November 08, 2023 Liam Jorgenson Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHSTEM
3 Fall Middle and High School Math… 3 Fall Middle and High School Math Activities [Originally published 10/23/17. Updated with activities from the updated MATHbook] It's that time of year when the jackets come out of the closet and the iced coffee orders give way to pumpkin spice lattes. Fall…
October 12, 2023 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
Elementary Math Centers: To Know Them Is… Elementary Math Centers: To Know Them Is to Love Them I was an elementary teacher for 11 years, and I’ll tell anyone who will listen: use math centers.  Math learning centers are like mini-classrooms or stations you can set up to help students clarify, solidify,…
August 10, 2023 Casey Gordon Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
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
Sixth Grade Math Teacher Doubles Student Competency… Sixth Grade Math Teacher Doubles Student Competency Scores When it comes to teaching math, Shannon Drumma knows her stuff.  She’s taught at Mount Morris Central School, a PreK-12 school in rural western New York, for 30 years. She’s spent 14 of those years…
July 10, 2023 Emily Anderson, PhD Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Lydia Jordan’s Record-Breaking Journey Through MATHia Lydia Jordan’s Record-Breaking Journey Through MATHia A bright star named Lydia Jordan shines in the bustling hallways of Barboursville Middle School in Cabell County Schools, West Virginia. She set a new school record during the 2022-23 school year by completing all…
June 27, 2023 Natalia Álvarez-Morillo Filed Under: EdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Success Spotlight: Scott Harrison, the Power of… Success Spotlight: Scott Harrison, the Power of One Scott Harrison has been a teacher for 24 years, dedicated to Freeland Elementary School in rural Michigan, and is the sole math instructor for all 6th-grade students in his district.  Mr. Harrison is the last stop…
June 09, 2023 Natalia Álvarez-Morillo Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
8 Ways To Get the Most out… 8 Ways To Get the Most out of The National Institute Congratulations on your upcoming trip to The National Institute.  Inspiring Power Talks, high-energy collaborative learning, and our famous five-star treatment are headed your way.  Excited yet? We are!  As you prepare to travel to TNI,…
June 06, 2023 Emily Anderson, PhD Filed Under: English Language ArtsCarnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGProfessional Learning
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
Retrieval Practice: 3 Exercises to Improve K-12… Retrieval Practice: 3 Exercises to Improve K-12 Math Achievement Every teacher has heard students say: “I don’t remember doing that,” or “We didn’t learn that last year,” or, if you are lucky,  “I don’t know how to do that anymore.” The good news is…
May 30, 2023 David Costello Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Celebrating Women in Math Education Celebrating Women in Math Education It’s a tired stereotype that girls aren’t good at math, but sadly we still sometimes hear students say it.  We’re here to change that! Women in Mathematics Day is May 12, in honor of Maryam…
May 10, 2023 Amy Takabori Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsSTEM
Texas Math Teacher Katie Freund Thinks Learning… Texas Math Teacher Katie Freund Thinks Learning Should Be Loud When Katie Freund, Middle School Math Teacher at Martin Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, was an economics major in college, she learned that math could be hands-on, rooted in the real world, and maybe…
May 10, 2023 Emily Anderson, PhD Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
Announcing Clear, Our Answer to Today’s Teaching… Announcing Clear, Our Answer to Today’s Teaching Challenges You may have noticed that we’ve had a bit of a makeover here at Carnegie Learning. We’re still your dependable provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning services. But now, you can find…
May 05, 2023 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
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
English Learners in Texas Build Literacy Skills… English Learners in Texas Build Literacy Skills by Talking About Math Eighth-grade math teacher Katie Freund wore a lot of hats before she started teaching for Corpus Christi ISD in the fall of 2022. She studied in Mexico on a Fulbright Scholarship and has worked as…
May 01, 2023 Emily Anderson, PhD Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsLONG + LIVE + TEACHING
Georgia’s New Mathematics Content Standards Are Here! Georgia’s New Mathematics Content Standards Are Here! By now, it’s an undisputed fact that the educational landscape across the country has shifted. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that change is inevitable as we consider new ways of…
May 01, 2023 Demetrius Nelson 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
Meet MATHstream: Fun, On-Demand Math Videos for… Meet MATHstream: Fun, On-Demand Math Videos for Kids It’s a digital world, so it’s time for a revolutionary digital math education solution. That’s why we’re excited to present MATHstream! MATHstream is the only adaptive, interactive video streaming program for grades 6-12 where teachers…
April 13, 2023 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
Success Spotlight: 6 Ways a Delaware District… Success Spotlight: 6 Ways a Delaware District Encouraged Students to Use MATHia When Secondary Math Specialist Jimmy Wheatley found the Carnegie Learning Math Solution, he knew it was the perfect fit for his district. Indian River School District, located in Delaware with an enrollment of 10,592 students,…
April 13, 2023 Danielle Donnelly Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
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
10 Reasons TNI Is the Best Educator… 10 Reasons TNI Is the Best Educator PD Event of the Summer Have you heard about The National Institutes (TNI)?  If not, let us introduce you to your dream professional development experience. TNI for math, literacy, and world language educators will inspire and rejuvenate you with a mix…
March 22, 2023 Emily Anderson, PhD Filed Under: English Language ArtsLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + TEACHINGProfessional Learning
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
6 Powerful TNI Speakers in Math and… 6 Powerful TNI Speakers in Math and Literacy That You’ll Love With amazing thought leaders in math and literacy, this year’s The National Institutes (TNI) are the perfect professional learning events for educators looking to learn, collaborate, and grow! If you’re looking for a rejuvenating PL…
February 06, 2023 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: English Language ArtsLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional Learning
Math TEKS: Process Standards and Collaborative Learning Math TEKS: Process Standards and Collaborative Learning Critical thinking. Problem-solving. Collaboration. These terms aren’t just educational buzzwords—they’re 21st-century skills that will launch Texas students into college, the workforce, and beyond. And the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has put these skills front and center…
February 03, 2023 Brandy King Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
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: Record-Breaking State Assessment Scores at… Success Spotlight: Record-Breaking State Assessment Scores at Howard Street Charter School Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. Christina Tracy, the school’s Teaching Principal, shares that they had implemented inquiry-based learning…
January 26, 2023 Danielle Donnelly 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
Success Spotlight: Livingston Junior High MATHia Challenge Success Spotlight: Livingston Junior High MATHia Challenge Students learn best when they’re motivated.  That’s why Dannelle Coatney-Reichert embarked on a journey to increase student investment in math through the Livingston Junior High MATHia Challenge. As the Math Instructional Coach at the junior…
November 15, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsThe State of Education
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
All Green Is Gold: Perfect EdReports Scores All Green Is Gold: Perfect EdReports Scores It doesn’t get better than perfect! We’re excited to share that our core blended Middle School Math Solution just received perfect scores from EdReports.org, K-12’s independent, gold-standard leader in evaluating instructional resources. Our High School…
August 04, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsResearchThe State of Education
What Made The National Institute the Best… What Made The National Institute the Best Teacher PD in Summer 2022 It’s summer, and ‘tis the season for professional learning! Nothing gets us more excited than empowering educators with the tools, training, and support to bring their dream classrooms to life. That's why we make sure…
July 29, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: English Language ArtsCarnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional LearningTeaching Strategies
New Math Item Types on the STAAR… New Math Item Types on the STAAR Redesign Texas math educators are preparing for the STAAR redesign coming in the 2022-2023 school year, and we’re ready to support you! As you plan how to give your middle and high school students the skills…
July 06, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsThe State of Education
Success Spotlight: Mathematical Thinking in Missouri Success Spotlight: Mathematical Thinking in Missouri It all started on Instagram. Casey Neidert, a 6th-grade math teacher in her second year of teaching at Troy South Middle School in Lincoln County, Missouri, won our Teacher Appreciation Week contest after sharing her…
June 24, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsThe State of Education
Student Success Spotlight: Jeremias Landaverde-Andrade Student Success Spotlight: Jeremias Landaverde-Andrade We’re excited to spotlight an exceptional student we met recently! Jeremias Landaverde-Andrade is a true mathematical thinker who exudes curiosity and perseverance. A recent graduate of Edith Smith Middle School of Waukegan Public Schools, Illinois,…
June 23, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsThe State of Education
Edith Smith Middle Schoolers Thrive With MATHia… Edith Smith Middle Schoolers Thrive With MATHia Incentives Coming out of the pandemic, Elvia Uriostegui, Instructional Math Coach at Edith Smith Middle School in Waukegan, Illinois, saw an opportunity to re-engage students and accelerate their learning with MATHia, a personalized math tutoring software. We…
June 03, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsThe State of Education
Pi Day Activities to Celebrate March 14 Pi Day Activities to Celebrate March 14 How are you and your students celebrating Pi Day (March 14) this year? Our team is full of passionate former math educators, and here are some of their favorite fun Pi Day activities. Find one…
March 07, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
Honoring 8 Trailblazing Educators This Black History… Honoring 8 Trailblazing Educators This Black History Month While February is both Black History Month and Black Futures Month, trailblazing Black educators can be honored any time of the year. Inspire your students by showing them that education has been a cornerstone of Black…
February 23, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
Math Achievement at Indiana Middle Schools Math Achievement at Indiana Middle Schools We caught up with administrators, teachers, and students at Penn-Harris-Madison (PHM) School Corporation in St. Joseph's County, Indiana, who have had incredible successes with our Middle School Math Solution. A new case study highlights the achievements…
February 18, 2022 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
Boost Student Math Literacy with These 6… Boost Student Math Literacy with These 6 Strategies Reading and writing in math class engages and empowers students. It also strengthens reasoning and critical thinking skills and gives you great insight into students’ lives. All this can help students become better math learners.  …
February 09, 2022 Sarah Galasso Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching StrategiesThe State of Education
Why Math Teachers Should Teach Literacy Why Math Teachers Should Teach Literacy Are reading and writing part of your math class yet?  If not, they should be!  In a recent blog post, I talked about why literacy instruction is crucial in the math classroom. Communication skills, including…
February 01, 2022 Sarah Galasso Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Why Mathematical Discourse Is Good for Students Why Mathematical Discourse Is Good for Students As a new teacher, I remember my principal telling me, “When I walk into a classroom, the person I see doing the most talking is the person doing the most learning.” Her words stuck with…
January 26, 2022 Jasmine Sanders, Tiffany Henderson Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Tutoring Works. But What’s the Best Way… Tutoring Works. But What’s the Best Way to Deliver It? When I was a classroom teacher, I, like many others, picked up tutoring gigs on the side. What I loved about this work was that I could give kids the individualized support they needed and…
November 03, 2021 Peter LaCasse Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional LearningThe State of Education
Mastery-Based Learning for ALL Math Students Mastery-Based Learning for ALL Math Students Teachers face many expectations that can seem like contradictions on the surface: Maintain high expectations and meet every student where they are. Support mastery-based learning and move all students through the entire curriculum.  Catch students…
October 08, 2021 Anella Wetter Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Introducing MATHbook: New Name, Same High-Quality Content Introducing MATHbook: New Name, Same High-Quality Content As former math teachers on the Carnegie Learning instructional design team, we can’t wait to show you the enhancements we’ve made to the text component of our blended solution—now titled MATHbook—to help you be successful…
September 21, 2021 Sandy Bartle Finocchi, Amy Jones Lewis, Sarah Galasso Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Doubling Down on Number Lines: A New… Doubling Down on Number Lines: A New MATHia Feature Hi, my name is Dr. Bob, and I am a Senior Cognitive Scientist here at Carnegie Learning. One of my primary responsibilities is to design features in MATHia workspaces, such as just-in-time hints (JITs), skills,…
August 23, 2021 Bob Hausmann Filed Under: Brain & Learning ScienceCarnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsSTEM
MATHia en Español MATHia en Español Is MATHia available in Spanish? We're excited to announce that, yes, it is! I’m a cognitive scientist at Carnegie Learning and a former high school teacher. In my current role, I help to design, develop,…
August 16, 2021 Martina Pavelko Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
What Leads to Success in Algebra? New… What Leads to Success in Algebra? New Research Holds a Clue We’re excited to share the results of a groundbreaking new study by Student Achievement Partners! The study, “Preparation for Success in Algebra: Exploring Math Education Relationships by Analyzing Large Data Sets (EMERALDS),” is one of…
July 30, 2021 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Brain & Learning ScienceEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHResearch
The Best Intervention for Your Students This… The Best Intervention for Your Students This Year Intervention is on every educator’s mind this fall, and with good reason. Our students are likely to come back with unfinished learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So how can we more effectively scaffold instruction…
July 28, 2021 Anella Wetter Filed Under: EdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching StrategiesThe State of Education
21st Century Evidence: How to Use Ed… 21st Century Evidence: How to Use Ed Tech to Analyze Student Learning How do you tell the difference between productive struggle and unproductive struggle? And how do you make that assessment and respond effectively when you’re keeping an eye on 30 students at a time, 150 students…
June 16, 2021 Anella Wetter Filed Under: EdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching StrategiesThe State of Education
Student Success Spotlight: Gaby Robertson Student Success Spotlight: Gaby Robertson Some students surpass teachers’ expectations. Others rewrite the game entirely. At Barboursville Middle School in Cabell County, West Virginia, 7th grader Gabriella “Gaby” Robertson achieved something rare and special. Not only did she complete all…
May 13, 2021 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
4 Tips for Math Teachers to Refresh… 4 Tips for Math Teachers to Refresh and Reinvent the Classroom “Teaching is one of the few professions that allows you to reinvent yourself every year.” I heard Steve Leinwand state this in his 2012 keynote at the Richmond County GA STEM Institute, and almost a…
May 12, 2021 Cassie Martin-Reynolds Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsProfessional LearningTeaching Strategies
I Can See Clearly Now: How Data… I Can See Clearly Now: How Data Illuminates Student Learning How It Started: Pre-Data Days   When I was teaching in the late 1990s and early 2000s, teaching was a classroom-focused activity. My ability to teach students to solve quadratic equations or make a coherent…
May 11, 2021 Peter LaCasse Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
MATHia Marathon Winners MATHia Marathon Winners We're crossing the finish line for the 2020-21 school year with a little extra excitement with the 2021 Spring MATHia Marathon Challenge! For every MATHia mile (aka: workspace) that students complete between February 16 and April 30,…
April 09, 2021 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATH
Feeding America During the COVID Crisis Feeding America During the COVID Crisis You may remember our MATHia Pizza Challenge that took place in the fall, where more than 500 classes around the country won a pizza party for meeting their MATHia goals. This spring, we held another MATHia Pizza…
June 09, 2020 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
A Special Message to Teachers During COVID-19 A Special Message to Teachers During COVID-19 Your teaching world has turned upside down. Instead of teaching your students your way, in your classroom, you have very quickly had to pivot to online instruction. You are likely trying to reach students who…
April 16, 2020 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
Meet Our MATHia Pizza Challenge Winners Meet Our MATHia Pizza Challenge Winners We kicked off this school year with a brand new MATHia Pizza Challenge! Classes that achieved an average of 37 workspaces and 22.5 hours in the software received a pizza party on us. More than…
February 28, 2020 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH Classrooms
2019: A Year in Review 2019: A Year in Review As we look ahead to the new year (and new decade), we'd like to take a minute to reflect on the exciting things that have gotten us to this point. We partnered with Montour School…
December 12, 2019 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechFuture ReadyLONG + LIVE + MATH
Math Mad Libs: Cross-Curricular Domain and Range Math Mad Libs: Cross-Curricular Domain and Range We're always on the lookout for more interesting or clearer ways to explain murky concepts in mathematics. So I was really excited to recently come across recently what I think is a nice way to…
September 23, 2019 Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
Celebrating 10 Years of Powerful Professional Learning Celebrating 10 Years of Powerful Professional Learning What a week we had in Bonita Springs, Florida! Nearly 300 math teachers and leaders joined us for an incredible week of learning, connecting and growing together. Here are some of our favorite highlights: Sarah…
July 22, 2019 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional Learning
Join Us at LONG + LIVE +… Join Us at LONG + LIVE + MATH: The National Institute This Year LONG + LIVE + MATH: The National Institute brings together math educators and leaders from all over the U.S. to learn, connect and grow together. This summer, we'll be in the beautiful Bonita Springs, Florida with a…
May 10, 2019 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional Learning
LONG + LIVE + MATH at NCTM… LONG + LIVE + MATH at NCTM 2019 Here are some of our favorite highlights: LONG + LIVE + MATH Pledge - Welcome to all of the brand new LONG + LIVE + MATHers who took the Pledge at our booth! We are so…
April 15, 2019 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATH
Try Our Fun March Madness Activity with… Try Our Fun March Madness Activity with Your Math Students! Looking for a fun way to connect with your math students this month? Here's our breakdown of a great March Madness math activity for your classroom! "March Madness" refers to the annual NCAA basketball finals. Teams are…
March 18, 2019 John Franco Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
Pi Day at Carnegie Learning HQ Pi Day at Carnegie Learning HQ Pi Day is a big deal around the Carnegie Learning Headquarters, so of course, we went all out to celebrate.     We held the following activities to raise money for The Pittsburgh Promise, a…
March 15, 2019 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATH
LONG + LIVE + MATH On the… LONG + LIVE + MATH On the Road The Movement is still on the move! We've gone to Brockton Public Schools in Massachusetts and Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia to celebrate their teachers and welcome them into the LONG + LIVE + MATH Movement. Our…
January 02, 2019 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
LONG + LIVE + MATH On the… LONG + LIVE + MATH On the Road The Movement is on the move! First we went to Brockton Public Schools in Massachusetts to celebrate their teachers with some LONG + LIVE + MATH goodies and ice cream. Our second stop on the LONG +…
November 01, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
LONG + LIVE + MATH On the… LONG + LIVE + MATH On the Road Special things happen when LONG + LIVE + MATHers get together, which is why we're taking LONG + LIVE + MATH on the road! We just visited the wonderful teachers in Brockton, Massachusetts who are…
September 27, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
An Incredible LONG + LIVE + MATH… An Incredible LONG + LIVE + MATH National Institute Here's a math problem for you to solve: How many LONG + LIVE + MATHers does it take to create the most awesome event of the year? Answer: Approximately 250! We had a blast welcoming math…
July 24, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional Learning
What We’re Listening To: LambdaCast What We’re Listening To: LambdaCast At Carnegie Learning, we consider ourselves lifelong learners. Every day, we work on continually developing our knowledge in order to make the best possible math solutions for teachers and students. What We're Reading/Watching/Listening To is a new series to…
June 18, 2018 Matt McHenry Filed Under: EdTechLONG + LIVE + MATHSTEM
Ways to Combat ‘Math Hate’ in Your… Ways to Combat ‘Math Hate’ in Your Students Michelle Russell recently wrote an article for MiddleWeb called "When 'Math Hate' Curbs Your Teacher Enthusiasm." In it, she addresses the toll it can take on a math teacher to feel that their students "hate" math and…
June 12, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional LearningTeaching Strategies
Your Questions Answered: How Can I Get… Your Questions Answered: How Can I Get Special Ed Students Ready To Do Math When They Walk In? We recently offered LONG + LIVE + MATHers the opportunity to share their questions with us so our cognitive scientists and master math practitioners can help find solutions. In this new series, we'll provide answers…
June 06, 2018 Christi Sampson, Meagan Venstad Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
LONG + LIVE + MATH at NCTM… LONG + LIVE + MATH at NCTM 2018 Here are some of our favorite highlights: Ed Beam - Attendees got to meet our special friend, Ed Beam, who told them all about our near-perfect EdReports ranking for blended middle school math solution. Ed made quite a…
May 09, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATH
Make Math Matter in May Make Math Matter in May Big News!   We know how hard it can be to keep students engaged in their math learning as the school year winds down. So, how can we make math matter in May? We have…
May 04, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningEdTechLONG + LIVE + MATH
2017 NAEP Shows Almost No Growth in… 2017 NAEP Shows Almost No Growth in U.S. Math Scores According to the latest results from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), U.S. students have made little to no gains in math learning between 2015 and 2017. It's also clear that the achievement gap between higher-achieving students…
April 19, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Future ReadyLONG + LIVE + MATH
Taking the Shortest Path: On Multiple Methods Taking the Shortest Path: On Multiple Methods I have a quick and painless math question for you to start. It's not a trick question. We're using plain old Euclidean geometry here, where all the lines are straight and everything is on flat…
April 13, 2018 Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
Ready to Up Your Game? Ready to Up Your Game? We’re all about transforming math learning for every student, but you don’t have to do it alone.​ That's why LONG + LIVE + MATHers are getting access to our brand new Game-Changer Series with teaching…
March 20, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Brain & Learning ScienceLONG + LIVE + MATHProfessional LearningResearchTeaching Strategies
The Best Math Activities for Celebrating Pi… The Best Math Activities for Celebrating Pi Day Ready to celebrate Pi Day? We hope you're planning on enjoying a nice slice of pie. We certainly will be! Here are a few fun activities you can use to celebrate Pi Day with your…
March 09, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with These 3 Math… Celebrate Valentine’s Day with These 3 Math Activities Love is in the air, and since you love math as much as we do, we're sharing some Valentine's Day math activities that your students will love too! Teaching the Pythagorean Theorem? Your students can…
February 07, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Carnegie LearningLONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
Is It Magic, or Just Math? Is It Magic, or Just Math? I recently noticed a video making the rounds on Facebook: Japanese Multiplication - Multiply Using Lines (Math Trick) Pretty cool, right? It might even seem like magic. In reality, this technique is not as different from…
February 06, 2018 Matt McHenry Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
LONG + LIVE + MATH on Broadway LONG + LIVE + MATH on Broadway Well... not yet. But our Director of Engagement recently brought some LONG + LIVE + MATH spirit to Broadway after winning the Hamilton lottery. Here’s a math question for you: what were the odds of…
January 24, 2018 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
Life in the Fast Lane: Why Students… Life in the Fast Lane: Why Students Need to Go at Their Own Pace When I taught world history to middle school students in San Mateo, California, I gave them a decent run through history. We touched on the Greek and Roman Empires, the Battle of Hastings, the French…
January 11, 2018 Peter LaCasse Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHTeaching Strategies
Find Your People for Meaningful Connections and… Find Your People for Meaningful Connections and Support Farhat Ahmad, a 9th and 10th grade literature teacher at McClarin Success Academy and 2015 recipient of the Georgia Governor’s Award for Innovative Teaching, recently wrote an EdSurge article about finding his tribe. "It may sound…
December 18, 2017 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
4 Surefire Ways to Get Parents and… 4 Surefire Ways to Get Parents and Caregivers to the Math Table Many parents and caregivers would like to be involved in their children's learning, but don't necessarily understand the conceptual way of teaching math for deeper understanding. Getting them involved early on can go a long…
October 27, 2017 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATHLONG + LIVE + MATH ClassroomsTeaching Strategies
Big News About LONG + LIVE +… Big News About LONG + LIVE + MATH LONG + LIVE + MATH is a rallying cry to change the conversation in math education. It’s for rebels and rule-breakers (like you) who are leading the charge beyond paper worksheets and teaching to a…
October 11, 2017 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: LONG + LIVE + MATH
Living, Breathing and Eating Math Living, Breathing and Eating Math Here is a sneak peek at the interview our CEO, Barry Malkin, gave to EdSurge:  EdSurge: What’s changing at Carnegie Learning? Barry Malkin: I took over as CEO a year and a half ago, and we…
September 16, 2017 Carnegie Learning Filed Under: Future ReadyLONG + LIVE + MATH