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2016 Kansas MTSS Math Conference   Tags: State Conference, SC    

Sharon Vaughn Teaching Reading Comprehension

Grading with a rubric and using student samples for learning (Pt.8) KEY WORDS:: MTSS symposium video recording presentation

Chris Cain explores why saying, "I'm not good at math" is not ok. The United States is falling further and further behind in mathematics achievement. Chris explains why we must overcome the traditional ways of teaching math and create a more fertile environment for students to learn.

Word problem solving, much like reading comprehension, is an amalgamation skill. Students must leverage multiple skills to successfully attack and solve math word problems. Research has consistently shown the benefits of enhancing students’ knowledge of word problem structures through schema inst...