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 MORELearning to fish
Why learning math conceptually is important 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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