Students love learning math. They enjoy being introduced to new ideas using stories they can connect to and exploring those concepts with fun activities involving physical actions and hands-on material. And by collaborating and talking about with others. Watch the video below and discover how to strengthen math concepts in your next lesson.
READ MORE4 Steps to Teach an Enjoyable Math Lesson
Discover how every ORIGO Stepping Stones lesson is organized to help your students develop a deeper understanding of math concepts in a meaningful and enjoyable way! Watch the video below. Want more? Sign up for a FREE Stepping Stones trial today! CLICK HERE. ORIGO Stepping Stones gives you the flexibility of using either the printed […]
READ MOREHow can you best develop fluency of math skills for your students?
At ORIGO we use a four-stage approach to help students develop fluency of skills over time. First, we Introduce the skill using concrete and pictorial models. The skill is then Reinforced with games and activities to help students internalize the thinking. In the third stage, the students begin to Practice the skills with symbols to develop […]
READ MOREBut My Kids Can’t
We all want our students to develop their mathematical abilities. We have repeatedly heard how well-developed problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking can positively influence students’ future careers. However, the only way students will improve their mathematics abilities is if we give them a chance to struggle along the way. I recently had a chance to […]
READ MOREIs your classroom benefiting from conceptual learning?
ORIGO Education’s conceptual approach to mathematics brings visual models and language into every Pre-K through Grade 6 lesson we do. We start with building a deeper understanding of the concepts underlying abstract symbols. This provides your students with the confidence and ability to apply mathematics in new and unfamiliar situations. Watch the video below and […]
READ MOREEmbracing the Technology that Empowers Teachers
Technology should empower, rather than replace, educators At ORIGO Education, it goes without saying that we are always looking for new ways to improve the learning outcomes for students. By natural extension, this involves researching new technologies and the latest and greatest emerging teaching techniques. When we think about modern EdTech we are really thinking […]
READ MORETeaching mathematics conceptually just makes sense!
ORIGO Education was founded in 1995 on the premise that mathematics should be taught conceptually. But what does teaching conceptually mean, and why should math be taught that way? In elementary school, mathematics has always relied heavily on students remembering procedures and rules, with the occasional trick to help them calculate correct answers. With this […]
READ MOREBetter math = better lives. It’s that simple.
Rethinking math achievement by means of public perception, not public policy. I recently read an article entitled, “9 Years Into Obama’s Common Core – Math Scores at a 20 Year Low and Falling,” which highlighted many of the concerns surrounding Common Core State Standards (CCSS). What most people agree on is that the CCSS has […]
READ MORESharing Little Gems of Math Understanding!
Gems of math understanding or “aha” moments are often similar for teachers regardless of their location Over the past 25 years I have been very fortunate that my business has given me the opportunity to travel and work in several countries, including 46 states of America. During this time, I have delivered thousands of hours […]
READ MOREORIGO Experts Share Their Love of Math
We all use math in everyday applications whether we’re aware of it or not. If you look around, you’ll see math in action from some unexpected places. Mathematics is a universal language and helps us create and bring our ideas into reality. From cooking a fantastic meal to playing music to knitting that perfect scarf. […]
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