When we developed the Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM), we knew we needed to show the coherence of the math domains across levels. In the graphic pictured here, you can see the coherent flow of preK–12 learning across domains. This coherent flow of learning is key for your students, too...
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The news has been abuzz recently with the amazing capabilities of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. It turns out that ChatGPT can not only generate essays and act as a personal assistant— it can do math, too! So, how does ChatGPT fare against human conceptual understanding? Check out the...
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The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Center needs your help to estimate the number of numeracy-level adult education students in Massachusetts! Adult students at this level need curriculum and instruction tailored to their educational needs. For a variety of reasons...
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Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) can be difficult to define. Academic achievement, cultural competence, and sociopolitical awareness are its three key components. Ultimately, CRT "should connect in-school learning to out-of-school living; promote educational equity and excellence; create...
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The Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Multiplication Concepts materials consist of a printable teacher's guide and student packet. The math content is aimed at ABE level math students (approximately GLE 2–4). While adult students at this math level may be at any reading level...
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The SABES Math Center is seeking teachers to pilot the new Mathematizing Your ESOL Health Unit hybrid course and provide detailed written feedback. A stipend is available for a limited number of participants who agree to do so. Please note: Simply registering for the course does not automatically...
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Remember that time you created an amazing lesson plan for your students and couldn’t wait to teach it? Can you recall a time when you spent a lot of energy planning and researching new tools and technology, hoping to get your students excited about math? You were ready, but when the time came to...
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Did you know that participating in the Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM) professional development can earn you Professional Development Points (PDPs) towards state licensure? The following SABES Math PD offerings can be bundled to meet the requirements of earning PDPs: CALM Introduction...
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The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Center has created a resource page listing our materials and professional development options that are currently available in Spanish (or with Spanish subtitles). The collection includes documents and videos for teachers related to...
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How many adult educators have heard students ask, “When will I ever use this math in my life?” My guess is that the likelihood is quite high. Many of us may have uttered that question ourselves at some point in our math learning. This question hints at the disconnect between what students experience...
