Make Sense of Problems… This issue we look at the first Common Core Mathematical Practice, “Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.” What are some ways that teachers support their students as they make sense of a Problem of the Week? Noticing and Wondering/Forget the Question When teachers do PoWs in class, a

If you live in any of the 50 US states, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about the Common Core State Standards. The Math Forum supports teachers and schools across the US, so we’ve been studying the CCSS for a while now. Join us in this continuing series.