Mathematics, a subject often perceived as a maze of numbers and formulas, has been facing a significant challenge: student disengagement. This disinterest in math is a growing concern that threatens to widen the gap in STEM education and future career choices. But why are students disengaging from math, and more …
Targeted interventions in math are specific strategies and actions taken to help students who are struggling with mathematics. These interventions are designed to address the unique needs of each student, focusing on the areas where they’re having the most difficulty. Targeted interventions require a lot of planning by educators and …
Math curriculums today typically use one of two types of teaching methods: spiral or mastery. A spiral approach presents a new concept, provides practice on that concept, and then moves to another skill. Each skill is reviewed and revisited throughout math levels, always adding to prior learning. The Mastery Method is …
