
See Math. Do Math. Love Math.







































































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How do we learn?




How do we learn?





How do we learn?































How do we teach?











Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback

Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback









Mathematical Idea


Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback

Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback













Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback









Mathematical Idea






Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback








Mathematical Idea



Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback









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Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse


Mathematical Idea















Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse


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This doesn't just work for
early elementary math;
it applies to ALL LEARNING, including
advanced mathematical concepts.

Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse


Math should be taught the way the brain learns.
How do we teach?
How do we learn?
Math should be taught the way the brain learns.















Creative Reasoning
Learning mathematics without a suggested solution method: Durable effects on performance and brain activity 2015 Wirebring et al.


Algorithmic
How do we teach?
How do we learn?

\frac{7}{8}+\frac{12}{13}
Estimate the Sum
a. 1
b. 2
c. 19
d. 21
\frac{7}{8}+\frac{12}{13}
Estimate the Sum
a. 1
b. 2
c. 19
d. 21

\frac{7}{8}+\frac{12}{13}
Estimate the Sum
a. 1
b. 2
c. 19
d. 21
\frac{187}{104}
=
\frac{7}{8}+\frac{12}{13}
Estimate the Sum
a. 1
b. 2
c. 19
d. 21
Majority of students chose "C" or "D"
\frac{187}{104}
=
\frac{7}{8}+\frac{12}{13}

Estimate the Sum
+
≈ 2
"I like ST Math because when I start something new it doesn't give me
directions.
I kinda have to figure it out
on my own and I like that challenge."
Colton
The Joy of Play-Based Learning


STMath is the centerpiece of a language rich classroom

Teacher Reporting
To ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems.
OUR MISSION:
South Bend, IN
By Nigel Nisbet
South Bend, IN
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