Making Math Moments That Matter
Education
Figuring Out Fluency - An Interview with Jennifer Bay-Williams
In this episode we speak with professor, author, speaker Jennifer Bay-Williams. Dr. Bay-Williams is an internationally respected mathematics educator, a prolific author and popular speaker on topics related to effective mathematics teaching. Her most recent work has focused on fluency in mathematics, communicating that it is more than learning facts and algorithms, but is about being able to reason and choose appropriate strategies.
In our episode we chat about how we can help students (and parents) build flexibility and efficiency around basic math facts. Stick around until the end and you’ll hear great tips on how you can easily build fluency into your classroom.
You’ll Learn:
Resources:
Episode 179 - What’s On YOUR Worksheet and How Are You Using it?
Worksheets: Wretched or Wonderful? [Mini-Course]
Five Fundamentals of Fact Fluency [Book]
Elementary & Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally 11th edition [Book].
Math Fact Fluency [Book]
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