As you begin to wind down the school year, we want to celebrate everything you’ve done to prepare your students for success next year. Thanks to your hard work and theirs, your students have mastered another year of math learning. And you may also be thinking about the summer slide when kids lose academic skills […]
READ MOREFocus on Fractions: Linking Fractions and Decimals (Using the Number Line)
This is part of a series on fractions: Part 1: History of Fractions and Fraction Concepts Part 2: Fractions Facts Part 3: Fraction models and visuals Part 4: this post – decimal fractions and the number line Decimal fractions used in history and the use of the number line in teaching fractions. In this post, […]
READ MOREContinuing Math Learning at Home
Dear Fellow Educator, This year marks our 25th anniversary of creating engaged, motivated, and happy math learners. At ORIGO Education we understand the importance of the continuity of instruction and having well-prepared materials that engage students in math learning in a variety of ways. As the situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve in […]
READ MOREWhy Learning Math Conceptually is Important
Learning to Fish I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach a person to fish and you feed them for a lifetime.” Teaching math conceptually is something like that. Take multiplication, for instance. Yes, you could inflict the dreaded times tables on your students. […]
READ MOREComputational Thinking: What, Why, When
Computational thinking is a term that has received a tremendous amount of interest in the last few years. At the moment, the emphasis on computational thinking in schools is somewhat sporadic. Competitions, conferences, professional learning activities, funding, and research are much more evident in Asia and Europe than other parts of the world. At a […]
READ MOREORIGO Stepping Stones Video Overview
We shift learning from rote memorization to deep conceptual understanding. Teach with confidence using visual models and language, engaging applications, rich assessment options, and embedded professional learning — all from the start. ORIGO Stepping Stones helps educators close the achievement gap for English language learners, special education, and economically disadvantaged students. Watch the video below […]
READ MOREHow math got us to the moon
And why teaching math the right way has never been more important Fifty years ago this month, Neil Armstrong made history and in the process wowed the entire world with American scientific prowess. This giant leap for mankind was achieved less than seven years since JFK laid out his bold vision for America’s space program. […]
READ MORELet’s Bring Back the Joy of Math!
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 […]
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