This article explores how evidence from cognitive science and the Science of Reading can inform effective math instruction. By understanding when and how to use explicit and inquiry-based strategies, educators can design responsive, inclusive learning experiences that support all students—especially those still building foundational skills.
Building math fact fluency boosts confidence, reduces cognitive load, and supports higher-level math skills. This article shares evidence-based strategies for students with LDs, ADHD, and struggling learners.
Meeting the needs of students with LDs in the destreamed math class can be a challenge. These moves can help!
Play-based math tasks can actively engage students in complex tasks, take risks, and make errors without their self-esteem being affected.
Academic streaming has led to the disproportionate representation of students from historically and currently marginalized groups in lowerstream programming, leading to poorer outcomes. When streaming is removed students of varying abilities will be in the same class, so differentiation is key.
Committing to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) can be done through small, simple actions that can make your math classroom a safe space for your students, including those who have learning disabilities (LDs)
Problem-solving is an important skill in math curricula around the world, however, it presents many challenges for students, especially those with LDs. Preparatory activities can be used in math class to reduce student anxiety and develop problem-solving skills, through thoughtful engagement.
Struggling may seem like a bad thing, but the productive struggle a student experiences while trying to make sense of math is a critical part of learning.
This module is intended to provide educators across all subjects with the necessary teaching tools to support their students with LDs to gain the skills and knowledge required for success in secondary school, and beyond.
It is now well-known that students’ reading skills have an important role in mathematics, in particular for solving word problems. One reading skill needed to understand and solve written mathematical problems is the ability to make inferences.
