Math Success by DMTI

Investing in the tool (Transactional) or the teacher (transformational)?

This Insight examines why curriculum alone rarely improves math outcomes and shows how investing in teachers mathematical knowledge is one of the most…

Jan 8 • Math Success by DMTI

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December 2025

Why Teacher Knowledge is the Key to Fixing Elementary Math

This DMT Insight demonstrates that meaningful gains in elementary math come not from new materials but from strengthening teachers’ mathematical…

Dec 4, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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November 2025

Why Number Lines Should Be Built

This DMT Insight shows how letting students build number line not just use them strengthens their structural understanding by helping them reason about…

Nov 24, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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From Screens to Sense making: What are We Missing?

How Digital Learning Shapes and Limits Understanding.

Nov 14, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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Drills vs Strategies: Building Flexible Mathematical Thinkers

This DMT Insight explains how replacing drill-focused fluency practice with strategy-based instruction and purposeful retrieval builds flexible…

Nov 7, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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October 2025

How Varied Practice Transforms Math Learning

This DMT Insights demonstrates how using varied practice worksheets where students translate among story problems, visual models, and symbolic equations…

Oct 31, 2025

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Embracing Mistakes and Misconceptions in Mathematics: A Catalyst for Building Thinkers

This research overview synthesizes evidence and offers actionable strategies that transform the learning culture from “fear of being wrong” to…

Oct 21, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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The Struggle with Rounding and Estimation: Research Insights for Educators

This research overview highlights strategies for helping students truly understand rounding or estimation not just memorizing it

Oct 9, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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September 2025

When Math Sticks: The Cognitive Science of Durable Learning

This research overview highlights how cognitive science principles like schema building, working memory, and retrieval practice help make math learning…

Sep 16, 2025

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Building Stronger Mathematical Thinkers Through Progressive Formalization

This research overview highlights the role of progressive formalization in helping students build stronger reasoning skills, retain concepts longer, and…

Sep 5, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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August 2025

Are your students Truly Understanding Line Plots? Research-based strategies to close gaps

This research overview highlights the strategies teachers can employ to help students have a better understanding of Line Plots.

Aug 13, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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July 2025

The Science Behind Preteaching in Today’s Math Classrooms

This research overview examines the mechanisms & best practices for preteaching in math classrooms, demonstrating how proactively introducing key…

Jul 28, 2025 • Math Success by DMTI

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