Fractions, Math Instruction, Math Seminars, Summer Conferences

Digital Number Sense Summit 2023

It's that time of year again! Hilty Consulting is hosting the 4th Annual Digital Number Sense Summit June 13-14. This year all sessions fall into 2 tracks--Back to the Basics and Beyond the Basics. The Back to the Basics track is geared toward educators who haven't had a lot of exposure to math professional development. We will… Continue reading Digital Number Sense Summit 2023

Addition, Elementary Math, Fractions, Math Bulletin Boards, Math Instruction, Multiplication, Operations with Fractions, Puzzles, Summer Conferences, Uncategorized, Workstations

Digital Number Sense SUMmit 2022

We are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Digital Number Sense SUMmit coming to you live on June 14 & 15, 2022! Based on your feedback and ideas, we decided to change things up a bit. Take a look at our session lineup--you should see some new content along with some of your favorites. Keep… Continue reading Digital Number Sense SUMmit 2022

Division, Elementary Math, Fractions, Math, Math Bulletin Boards, Multiplication, Operations with Fractions

Mathematicians LOVE Hot Cocoa

Who doesn't love a good mug of hot chocolate in the cold winter months? I'm always trying to tie in real-world experiences into my math lessons and what's better than combining math and hot chocolate? Do you have that one bulletin board in your building that everyone struggles with an idea about what should go… Continue reading Mathematicians LOVE Hot Cocoa

Addition, Elementary Math, Fractions, Math, Math Instruction, Operations with Fractions, Uncategorized

Fractions… Fact vs Fiction

Fact: Fractions is a topic that is controversial with people when it comes to math. Fiction: Fractions are scary! Fact: You CAN teach fractions with meaning. Fiction: If I have to draw a picture of the fraction, that means I'm not good at math. Fact: Making fractions conceptual, using manipulatives, and changing how we (the… Continue reading Fractions… Fact vs Fiction