Shaped: The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Blog

Fostering Participation in the Math Classroom: The Power of 'Shush'

A math teaching expert explains what "shushing" entails and how it encourages students to participate in class.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon

Professor, University of Central Florida

October 01, 2018

Why Teaching K-12 Mathematics Matters in Our Democratic Society

Math skills are used to characterize societal problems and formulate solutions, and are essential for meaningful participation in our democratic institutions.

Dr. Matt Larson

Past-President, NCTM; Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

September 26, 2018

Use Backward Planning to Promote Student Responsibility Success in Mathematics

One mathematics department addresses the issue of expecting and supporting all students to accept the responsibility for doing assigned work.

Dr. Timothy D. Kanold

Past President, NCSM

September 10, 2018

How and Why to Facilitate Differentiation in Your Math Classroom

A look into how one problem-solving approach incorporates opportunities for differentiation in the classroom.

Terry Goldfischer

Professional Learning Consultant

Christopher Coyne

National Education Consultant

August 27, 2018

Equity Is More Than Access

To better math education, teachers should also establish positive identities, cultivate equitable discussions, and inspire citizens of the future.

Dr. Matt Larson

Past-President, NCTM; Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

August 20, 2018

An Administrator’s Six Spheres of Influence in Mathematics Teaching and Learning: Part 6

In this final post in the series, a mathematics teaching expert shares her views on teacher planning.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon

Professor, University of Central Florida

August 15, 2018

The Path to Career Ready: Looking Back at MSC 2018

Educational leaders and model schools suggest taking three steps to truly make a difference in your district.

Christine Campanaro

Senior Administrator, Elementary Math and K-12 MTSS, Orange County Public Schools

August 06, 2018

An Administrator’s Six Spheres of Influence in Mathematics Teaching and Learning: Part 5

In this fifth post in her series, mathematics teaching expert Dr. Juli K. Dixon looks at intervention in the form of small group instruction.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon

Professor, University of Central Florida

August 01, 2018

The Giant Sculpture Gallery: A Math Puzzle

Productive perseverance is key to solving this puzzle.

Richard Blankman

Senior Learning Architect, HMH

July 30, 2018

How to Recognize High-Quality Mathematics Content

Dr. Matt Larson

Past-President, NCTM; Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

July 16, 2018