
106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math
About this episode
Are you an upper grade teacher that is struggling to help your students engage with math meaningfully and build an understanding of math concepts?? Things like multiplying or dividing fractions. If so, this is the podcast episode for you!
Even if you aren't struggling, you will love my chat with Brittany who is the teacher behind Mix and Math. She is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach.
You will feel empowered after you listen to today's episode with Brittany.
In this episode we will chat about:
- using representation in math
- changing the culture of using manipulatives in the math classroom
- types of representation
About our guest, Brittany Hege
Brittany Hege is a math educator who has worked with students and teachers in both upper elementary and middle grades. She holds a master's degree in Elementary Mathematics Education and is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach. Brittany believes in the power of experiencing math through hands-on work and uses her platform, Mix and Math, to equip upper elementary teachers with the knowledge and confidence to inspire a generation of empowered math learners.
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