Academic Growth

Real stories and research-backed strategies for helping students grow in math, from building number sense to celebrating the kind of struggle that leads to breakthroughs.

Math has a branding problem. Here’s how we fix it.

Math has a branding problem. Here’s how we fix it.

Moving math from the "chore list" to the "playground."
by Tom Kramer
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Oct 19, 2026
Rethinking math fluency: Why flexibility beats memorization

Rethinking math fluency: Why flexibility beats memorization

Fluency isn't just fast recall. These three simple questions help students see numbers in different ways and build the flexibility that makes math fluency stick.
by Dr. Tanya LaMar
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Sep 30, 2026
How do I help my students feel confident in math from day one?

How do I help my students feel confident in math from day one?

Learn how three simple classroom routines help students build math confidence and see themselves as capable math people from day one.
by Dr. Tanya LaMar
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Aug 18, 2026