Resources

Linda Farrel Balanced literacy vs systematic reading

Background on math policy and practices (Pt.1)

2016 Kansas MTSS Symposium Presentation

Chris Cain discusses ways to make algebra understandable beyond the symbolism. We must teach our students what the algorithm actually means and the underlying journey in relationship to the algebraic story that is going.

Chris Cain uses real life events, such as shopping at the grocery store, to explain algebraic equations. He emphasizes the importance of discussing the events of the story.