Developing Computational Fluency

Proven strategies for helping students develop computational fluency based on flexibility with numbers and number sense.

This course is a step-by-step program designed to teach you a new way of thinking about and doing math. Watch your students’ understanding and engagement soar as you implement these new strategies. In no time, both you and your students will love math!

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Friend, I've been there, done that!

Your struggles are real! I know, because I had them, too. You have students who don’t understand numbers, can’t reason mathematically, and lack computational skills. You know there has to be a better way, but you’re tired of patching together your own professional learning from books and blog posts.

How would you like to have a comprehensive, step-by-step process for helping your students develop that elusive thing we call computational fluency? Read on, because I think you’re in the right place!
Donna

Who doesn't love a bonus?

Each version of the course (K-2 and 3-5) comes with 6 bonus resources! Sign up for the K-5 course and get them all! Instructions for how to use the resources are woven throughout the course.

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Is this course right for you?

Before I dive into the details, you might be wondering if this course is right for you. So who are you?

You are on a quest to provide your students with the best possible math instruction. You’re hungry for new ideas and frustrated with the status quo. You are constantly seeking to improve and use best practices in your classroom. You embrace change.

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You are a K-5 math teacher

You are frustrated by your students’ lack of number sense. You know there has to be a better way to teach and reach your students.

You are an instructional coach

You are looking for strategies you can share with your teachers to bring about systemic change on your campus.

You are a K-5 interventionist

You are trying to understand and fill the gaps in your students’ math learning.

You are a supportive parent

You are either homeschooling your child or just trying to help support your child with their math.

By the end of this course, you will...

Have a blueprint for creating a supportive and safe mathematical culture in your classroom.
Understand the vertical progression for developing computational fluency in your grade band (K-2, 3-5, or K-5).
Have the tools to switch from rote memorization of basic facts to teaching with a strategy-based approach.
Be ready to lead math talks in your classroom as your students share flexible computation strategies.
Have TONS of ready-to-go activities to use in your classroom.
Quite frankly, have a new enthusiasm and joy for teaching math!

What will I learn?

Check out the curriculumfor each version of the course.

Snapshot
Who Are You as a Math Teacher?
Why is Mathematics Instruction Changing?
Managing Your Classroom for Maximum Learning
The Mindset of a Mathematician
Embracing Strength-Based Teaching
The Role of Productive Struggle
Fostering Mathematical Communication
CRA: Building Blocks to Understanding
CRA Two Truths and a Lie Quiz

Snapshot
Structures for Addition and Subtraction Problems
Foundational Fact Sets
Derived Fact Strategies
Bonus: Open Middle Problems and Esti-Mysteries

Snapshot
Number Combinations: Composing and Decomposing the Numbers Through 10
Differentiation: How to Assess to Find Each Child’s Number
Fluency Through Practice: Engaging Tasks for Practice Throughout the Year
Ten is Special!
Bonus: Which One Doesn’t Belong? and Splat

Snapshot
Developmental Steps Toward Procedural Fluency
Invented Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm
Bonus: Three Act Tasks and Would You Rather?

Snapshot
Who Are You as a Math Teacher?
Why is Mathematics Instruction Changing?
Managing Your Classroom for Maximum Learning
The Mindset of a Mathematician
Embracing Strength-Based Teaching
The Role of Productive Struggle
Fostering Mathematical Communication
CRA: Building Blocks to Understanding
CRA Two Truths and a Lie Quiz

Snapshot
Developmental Steps Toward Procedural Fluency
Invented Strategies for Multiplication
Invented Strategies for Division
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm: Multiplication
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm: Division
Bonus: Three Act Tasks and Would You Rather?

Snapshot
How and Why Has Basic Fact Instruction Changed?
Structures for Multiplication and Division Problems
Foundational Fact Sets
Derived Fact Strategies
Bonus: Open Middle Problems and Estimation 180

Snapshot
Fraction Fundamentals
Equivalent Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Computing with Fractions
Bonus: Which One Doesn’t Belong? and Fraction Splat

Snapshot
Who Are You as a Math Teacher?
Why is Mathematics Instruction Changing?
Managing Your Classroom for Maximum Learning
The Mindset of a Mathematician
Embracing Strength-Based Teaching
The Role of Productive Struggle
Fostering Mathematical Communication
CRA: Building Blocks to Understanding
CRA Two Truths and a Lie Quiz

Snapshot
Developmental Steps Toward Procedural Fluency
Invented Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm
Bonus: Three Act Tasks and Would You Rather?

Snapshot
Number Combinations: Composing and Decomposing the Numbers Through 10
Differentiation: How to Assess to Find Each Child’s Number
Fluency Through Practice: Engaging Tasks for Practice Throughout the Year
Ten is Special!
Bonus: Which One Doesn’t Belong? and Splat

Snapshot
Developmental Steps Toward Procedural Fluency
Invented Strategies for Multiplication
Invented Strategies for Division
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm: Multiplication
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm: Division
Bonus: Three Act Tasks and Would You Rather?

Snapshot
Structures for Addition and Subtraction Problems
Foundational Fact Sets
Derived Fact Strategies
Bonus: Open Middle Problems and Esti-Mysteries

Snapshot
Fraction Fundamentals
Equivalent Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Computing with Fractions
Bonus: Which One Doesn’t Belong? and Fraction Splat

Snapshot
How and Why Has Basic Fact Instruction Changed?
Structures for Multiplication and Division Problems
Foundational Fact Sets
Derived Fact Strategies
Bonus: Open Middle Problems and Estimation 180

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What's included?

Pre-recorded video lessons to view at your own pace
Full-color downloadable Change Journal for taking notes, reflecting on your learning, and practicing new skills
Downloadable PDFs and activities with nearly every lesson
A course completion certificate for either 12 hours (K-2 or 3-5) or 24 hours (K-5) of professional learning

What are others saying?

Crystal M.

It was easy to follow and I have been able to implement what I have learned into my whole group and small group instruction.

Tamisha B.

I thought the course was very helpful in growing and changing my mindset about implementations of strategies and skills in my class.

Stacy C.

Love it. Referred back to videos often throughout the year as I taught my intervention students.

Candace J.

Invented strategies are so often are overlooked or rushed through. The reasoning for the importance of these before standard algorithm is what all teachers should hear.

You've got questions I've got answers!

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Yes! Email me directly at [email protected] and I’ll get you all set up.

Yes! All materials and lessons are available to you as soon as you register.

Yes! Email me at [email protected] for more information.

No problem at all! You have lifetime access to your content, so you can complete the modules at your own pace.

You'll want the K-5 version, which combines the K-2 and 3-5 courses.

Absolutely! Math instructional practices have changed dramatically since many parents were in school. This course will help you understand current practices better, which, in turn, will help you support your child.

Yes! When you finish the course, you will receive a certificate showing that you completed 12 hours of online learning for either the K-2 or 3-5 course and 24 hours of online learning for the K-5 course.

Just email me directly at [email protected] and I'll get right back to you!

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