Mathematics Teaching Practices

 PD Shortz & Videos 

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Our recommended videos are grounded in the eight mathematics teaching practices. 

​Make Math Moments 

K-12 Videos that help teachers build resilient problem solvers

Grades K-12

​Building Fluency Series:

• ​Proportional Reasoning
• Volume
• Math Talks
• Fractions
• Solving Equations

How to Teach Series

• Division
• Multiplication 
• Proportional Relationships
• Solving Equations
• Problem-Based Math Lessons
• Algebra
• Fractions
• ​Pedagogy
• Math Content Knowledge
• Assessment

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GFletchy 

Videos are Designed to Help Teachers Develop Students' Conceptual Understanding of Math

Grades K-12

Making Sense Series:

• Progression of Videos
  • Early Number & Counting
  • Addition & Subtractions
  • A Number Line in Grades K-2
  • Base Ten Models
  • Multiplication
  • A Strip Model Diagram for Division
  • Division
  • Fractions
  • Fractions to Decimals

• Fresh Ideas Series
  • Geometric Subitizing
  • Rekenrek Cards
  • Part Whole Cards
  • Where's Poly
  • Sounds of Imagining Numbers
  • Base Ten Cards
  • Fraction Cards
  • Multiplication Subitizing Cards
  • Base Ten Money

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Youcubed 

Research-based Tools to Support Students' Sense-Making 

Grades K-12

Video Categories

• Thought Leaders
• Big Ideas
• Youcubed in the Classroom
• Student Voices
• Fun Stuff (e.g., Dividing Fractions, Songs, Importance of Struggle, Mindset, and more)
• Jo Boaler: Lectures & Interviews

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Edutopia 

Videos about what's working in preK - 12 education.

Grades K - 12

​Play List

• 60-Second Strategies
• We the Voters: 20 Films for the People
• Learning with Rube Goldberg Machines
• Best YouTube Channels for Math Teachers
• The Five Keys to Project-Based Learning
• STEM Everywhere

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Math for Love 

Videos and Professional Learning for K-12 Math Teachers across Multiple Topics. 

Grades K-12

Video Series

• Rich Learning
  • Introduction
  • Lighting Student Curiosity
  • Productive Struggle
  • Student Ownership

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• Rich tasks
  • 1-2 Nim
  • Maths Magic Trick
  • Squarable Numbers

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• Teacher Talk
  • Rich Tasks Create Rich Learning
  • Exploring the Productive Struggle

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• Growth Mindset in Practice
• Three Ideas of Games in the Classroom
• Play is the Engine of Learning 
• Overcoming the Trama of Maths
• The next generation of mathematicians
• Overcoming the Learning Styles Myth
• Everyone deserves the Good Stuff
• Math for Love Meets Maths Pathway
• Motivating Mathematicians

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UT Inside Mathematics 

Explore Real Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Exploring Everyday Classrooms

Grades K-12

​Play List

• Public Lessons Taught by Practicing Teachers & Professional Developers 
• Formative Re-engaging Lessons
• Number Talks
• Building Classroom Climates
• Problem of the Month

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Shannon Proctor 

Videos for Middle School Mathematics Teachers & Students.

Grades 6-8

Play List

• Math 7 Content
• Math 8 Content
• ​Math is Fun
• The Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice
• Where's the Math Project
• Super Interesting Math
• Tessellations
• Math Songs

​Videos

• ​Math is Fun
• The Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice
• Where's the Math Project

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Building Math Minds 

The Build Math Minds PD site provides elementary educators with PD and resources to better understand the mathematics so that they can help students become flexible thinkers in math.

Elementary

Play List

• Math Misconceptions
• Teaching Mathematics
• ​Building Math Fluency 
• Elementary Math Coaches
• A Series for PreK-5 Math Educators and Coaches
• MathRack

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Math Videos that Motivate 

Videos to help you understand mathematics by showing UNIQUE strategies for working on tricky math problems.

Elementary

​Play List

• Base Math! Base 2, Base 4, and Base 10!
• Fractions fun
• Marcia's Favorite Math Picture Books
• Circles

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Mix & Math 

Videos to help teachers better understand the math concepts they teach. 

Elementary 

Book Study Series:

• Figuring Out Fluency
• Productive Math Struggle
• Building Thinking Classrooms
• Mathematize It

Other

• ​Geometry
• Whole Numbers
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Math Manipulatives
• Engagement Ideas
• Problem Solving

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Susan Jones Teaching 

Videos and Resources for K-2 Teachers 

Elementary

Play List

• Seasonal & Holiday Videos
• Card & Dice Games for Students
• Math Activities

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