Supporting Videos

The Power of Play in Early Learning
Geetha B. Ramani is a professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. She runs the Early Childhood Interaction Lab, where she studies how young children learn math and solve problems through play and everyday activities. Dr. Ramani looks at how things like classroom games, time with parents, and home life help kids grow in math.She also studies how skills like memory, self-control, and language affect how children learn math, especially for kids from different backgrounds. Her research shows that playing and learning together with adults and friends is important for children, both at home and at school. Dr. Ramani’s work helps us understand how playful learning can help kids do well in school later on.
Education Champions Compilation, January – March 2025
Education Champions is an inspiring talk show that shines a spotlight on educators and leaders who are making a difference in the world of education. Each episode delves into the stories of these passionate individuals and organizations, focusing on their commitment to improving education for students, schools, and communities.
Mathematical Tasks for Thinking Classrooms with Maegan Giroux
Maegan Giroux brings 15 years of diverse teaching experience to the conversation, having taught grades 5-9 and currently working with both kindergarten and sixth-grade students. During our discussion, she shared valuable insights about creating effective thinking-based mathematics classrooms.
Embedding Problem Solving into Your Maths Curriculum with Fawn Nguyen
Math isn't just about getting the right answer - it's about thinking deeply. As Fawn Nguyen shows us, problem solving isn't an extra activity; it's the heart of learning math. When students tackle challenging problems, they develop skills that last far beyond the classroom.
Keys to Building Fact Fluency
Mike Kenny, a 5th grade math teacher in Vermont, created MathFactLab after researching the most effective ways for students to gain fluency with their facts and not being satisfied with the resources available.