Posts Tagged ‘math’
Do the Math: How Renbrook Builds Confident, Capable Mathematicians
by Eleanor Strumolo and Barbara Doyle At Renbrook School, mathematics is not simply about mastering procedures or memorizing formulas. It is about developing confident, capable thinkers who understand how and why math works—and who see themselves as mathematicians. “Every student is a mathematician,” says Eleanor Strumolo, Chair of Renbrook’s Math Department. “To learn mathematics, students…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence in Education: 2025 Cramphin Award Recipients
At the heart of Renbrook School is a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, dedication to community, and the belief that educators shape lives far beyond the classroom. Each year, that spirit is honored through the Jane and Doug Cramphin Excellence in Education Award, a meaningful tradition recognizing faculty and staff who go above and…
Read MoreBuilding Number Sense
Math happens everywhere in the Early Learning Center! Students are counting, estimating, and computing in the context of authentic daily tasks and experiences. Confident mathematicians need to develop a strong number sense in order to be successful long-term. While memorization of math facts is also important at this pivotal time, students relying solely on rote memorization can hit a wall, and number sense and more creative applications play an outsized role in student success.
Musings on Math
Last night my son texted me and asked when I would be coming home. I responded letting him know an approximate time and asked him why he wanted to know. Usually, his answer is because he’s hungry, but last night, it was because he needed help with his math homework. Now it’s very possible that I may have stayed at work longer than I needed, and I also may have taken the long way home, but let’s just keep that to ourselves!