Math Activators build student’s confidence with fraction, decimal, and integer concepts. This unique resource supports a variety of learners from grades 3 through 12 using manipulatives, engaging visual models, and reasoning. Students develop a deeper understanding of a concept by following a sequence of activators that starts with a concrete model and ends with abstract reasoning. In five to ten minutes teachers can present the activator, allow time for student discussion in pairs or small groups, and then facilitate a whole-class discussion. Each section of activators concludes with application problems that a teacher can use in a class discussion or as a formative assessment.
Included with the program:
• 170-page Teacher Edition
• Digital access to teacher and student pages
Podcast Appearance
Episode 4: Coaching tips for managing math anxiety in teachers
So far this season, we’ve investigated math anxiety in students and its causes with passionate researchers and curriculum experts, including one from Sesame Workshop! Now we hear from Dr. Heidi Sabnani, consultant, coach, and co-host of Math 4 All, as she gives us research-based tips for teachers who are facing math anxiety themselves! Listen as we discuss Heidi’s own math anxiety and journey through math, the effects teacher math anxiety can have on instruction, and practices educators can implement right away for overcoming math anxiety
Recent Conference Presentations
Heidi is a regular presenter at regional, national, and when she is particularly fortunate international conferences. If you would like her to keynote, lead a series of sessions, or provide on-going professional development please contact her.
