Math & Numeracy: All News

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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...

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We are excited to announce that our Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Part 1 Number Sense and BeCALM Part 2 Operation Sense remote-ready curriculum materials for beginning math learners are now ready for download! BeCALM materials are designed for use with students at GLE 2-4...

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The Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Geometry materials were designed for students at GLE 2-4 and can be used in the classroom or taught remotely. This collection includes a printable teacher's guide and student packet plus other supporting materials. Student materials are...

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For many, hearing and seeing back-to-school reminders in stores, in inboxes, on television, and in well-intended newsletters can be overwhelming and cause anxiety. It rouses worries about what to teach, how to help students meet their goals, and how to take care of everything in so little time. The...

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The Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM) was designed to give adult students a strong conceptual foundation in mathematics. Teachers who have worked with CALM know that it relies heavily on tactile manipulatives, visuals, and student collaboration and may feel very different (to both students...

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The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Center is pleased to announce that translations of our popular vaccine materials are now available in the following languages: Spanish (teacher & student materials) Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Khmer...

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A question we often hear is this: does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) need to be addressed in our math classes? Many people think that math classes are the one place where content is culture-free. After all, numbers are numbers, and answers to calculations are the same no matter what...

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Teaching is messy, under the best of circumstances. When you add on a transition from in-person classes to online instruction, it can be downright overwhelming! Nicole McNeil is an adult education practitioner in Massachusetts who teaches multiple classes of students at varying levels. In this video...
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Are you interested in incorporating culturally and historically responsive education (CHRE) into your practice? Check out 9 curriculum units developed by the three SABES Curriculum & Instruction PD Centers with companion CHRE suggestions for implementation provided by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, author of...