Resources

Webinar

What Works: Evidence-Based Math, Reading & Writing Tips for In-Person & Remote Instruction

July 1, 2021

What Works Clearinghouse released a webinar for educators on evidence-based practices to support math, reading, and writing instruction, as well as instructional resources to share with parents and ca...

Reference

What Works: Evidence-Based Math, Reading & Writing Tips for In-Person & Remote Instruction

July 1, 2021

What Works Clearinghouse released a webinar for educators on evidence-based practices to support math, reading, and writing instruction, as well as instructional resources to share with parents and ca...

Infographic

Evidence-Based Recommendations for Remote Math Instruction in the Secondary Grades

October 1, 2020

This infographic provides examples from three practice guides about secondary school instruction in math that can be implemented for free or at a low cost in remote learning settings.

Infographic

Evidence-Based Recommendations for Remote Math Instruction in the Elementary Grades

October 1, 2020

This infographic provides examples from three practice guides about elementary school instruction in math that can be implemented for free or at a low cost in remote learning settings.

Video

Early Childhood Math: Dedicate and Integrate Daily Math Instruction

September 17, 2020

This video focuses on actionable, research-based strategies to increase the quality of math instruction in children’s early years. Dr. Douglas Clements presents methods for teachers to use progress mo...

Video

Early Childhood Math: Use Progress Monitoring to Build on What Children Know

September 17, 2020

This video focuses on actionable, research-based strategies to increase the quality of math instruction in children's early years. Dr. Douglas Clements presents methods for teachers to use progress mo...

Guide

Teaching Math to Young Children for Families and Caregivers

July 1, 2020

These resources and activities highlight research-based and easy-to-follow steps to help parents and caregivers support young children's math skills.

Video

Early Childhood Math: Number and Operations

January 28, 2020

This REL Central video focuses on actionable strategies to increase the quality of math instruction in children's early years. Dr. Douglas Clements presents this brief discussion delving into the key ...

Video

Two Strategies to Help Your Child Learn to Love Math

April 22, 2019

When families cultivate children's natural curiosity about numbers and shapes, they can help them develop a lifelong love of math-which can lay the foundation for academic success. This short video by...

Video

Early Childhood Math: Questioning Strategies

October 26, 2018

This REL Central video focuses on actionable strategies to increase the quality of math instruction in the early years and to improve general language and broad cognitive competencies for learners. Dr...

Video

Language, Discussion, and Questions in Early Math

May 9, 2018

This recorded webinar presents research-based strategies that support early childhood language development and mathematical thinking through posing rich mathematical questions. Douglas H. Clements, Ke...

Video

Teaching Math to Young Children - Introduction

August 28, 2015

This bridge event webinar, "Teaching Math to Young Children," was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on April 15, 2015. The webinar presents an overview of the What Works Cl...

Video

Teaching Math to Young Children - Main Presentation

August 28, 2015

This bridge event webinar, "Teaching Math to Young Children," was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on April 15, 2015. The webinar presents an overview of the What Works Cl...

Video

Teaching Math to Young Children - Reflections

August 28, 2015

This bridge event webinar, "Teaching Math to Young Children," was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on April 15, 2015. The webinar presents an overview of the What Works Cl...

Guide

ePub: Teaching Math to Young Children

November 13, 2013

EPUB (8.4 MB)

Guide

MOBI: Teaching Math to Young Children

November 13, 2013

MOBI (10.0 MB)

Guide

By the Numbers: Five Recommendations for Teaching Math to Young Children

November 1, 2013

New to the WWC practice guides? This six-pager provides an overview of essential features. Take a quick look at the recommendations. Review action steps, examples, and teaching tools.

Resources for Educators

Practice Guide: Teaching Math to Young Children