Mathsliteracy Teachers resources

"In previous posts, I have summed up my position on Khan Academy as follows: Khan Academy teaches only one part of mathematics-procedures-and that isn't the most important part. Writing about mathematics, developing a disposition for mathematical thinking, demonstrating a conceptual understanding of mathematical topics are all more important than procedures. That said, procedures are still important, and Khan Academy provides one venue where students can learn them. In the end, I think every young person should have an account there. Even if only one in a thousand or ten thousand benefit, that would be a terrific outcome. "

Place value in an extremely important concept that is taught as early as in kindergarten and as students learn about larger numbers, the concept of place value continues throughout the middle grades. Place value refers to the value of the digit based on its position. Place value is a concept that is difficult for young learners. Understanding place value fully requires many hands on experiences.

This article do a simple calculation of how a teachers worth. Great! What are teachers worth? A simple calculation. http://t.co/2YLwZt04 by @workforcetrends #mathslitsa #sateachers via @artpreston

" 'I don't do maths' is often said as a badge of pride, as though it excuses any personal responsibility. Yet, as job seekers, you say it at your peril."

#mathslitsa "@smitwjf: JJ is at it again. Wonder when he will accept my challenge? http://t.co/M8Oo5n5K"

Great use of google embedded documents and peers pressure!

Can b adapted 4 us RT @plnaugle: Doing The Great Pumpkin project with my math students this week - http://t.co/BGduIDGR. #mathslitsa

Handy program to convert mindmaps 2 pDF docs