Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 3
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Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 3


In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problem—a discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math instruction. Kirk and other passionate educators join this four-part series. They explore the neuroscience of learning, why manipulatives are crucial, and how math instruction must evolve. If you've ever wondered why so many students struggle with math or how we can make lasting changes, this episode is a must-listen! Sit back and listen to Part 3


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02:30 Why direct instruction isn’t always effective
05:15 The Car Problem: A professional development strategy
09:00 Counting as the foundation for all math learning
14:30 Rote counting: Why exposure comes before understanding
18:00 Using manipulatives to build number sense
22:30 The five stages of counting in math instruction
27:00 Applying counting skills to algebra and higher-level math
30:00 Closing thoughts: The future of math instruction
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  • (02:30) - Why direct instruction isn’t always effective
  • (05:15) - The Car Problem: A professional development strategy
  • (09:00) - Counting as the foundation for all math learning
  • (14:30) - Rote counting: Why exposure comes before understanding
  • (18:00) - Using manipulatives to build number sense
  • (22:30) - The five stages of counting in math instruction
  • (27:00) - Applying counting skills to algebra and higher-level math
  • (30:00) - Closing thoughts: The future of math instruction

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Cheri Dotterer
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Cheri Dotterer
Hacking barriers to writing success, dysgraphia No ✏️ Required. 30-sec@time Speaker | Podcast Host | Author | Consultanthttps://t.co/eM1CXSUIoZ