Making Math Stick: Classroom Strategies That Support the Long-Term Understanding of Math Concepts - Paperback

by David Costello (Author)

This remarkable book shows teachers how to stop working harder and start working smarter. It describes a shift from "teach-test-move-on" to "teach-connect-apply" to optimize student learning. This valuable resource provides teachers with an understanding of simple, manageable and sustainable strategies to immediately change their approach. These strategies build on helping students retain math concepts so they can apply them in novel situations down the road. The focus is on supporting teachers in framing instruction so that students strengthen their understanding and can remember and apply learning. Making Math Stick is a game-changer that champions durable learning for all students.

Author Biography

Dr. David Costello is an author and professional learning facilitator who focuses on mathematics instruction and learning. David has supported teachers in many roles including as a numeracy interventionist, numeracy coach, numeracy leader, and curriculum consultant. A popular speaker at conferences, David has also instructed numerous university courses on curriculum, differentiation, mathematics, and literacy. Currently a vice-principal in Charlottetown, PEI, David is committed to creating more meaningful learning experiences.