+ Designing an enriched curriculum aligned to Louisiana state assessments (LEAP tests)

+ A balanced approach to teaching mathematics:

• Computational fluency
• Conceptual understanding
• Problem-solving
• Mental math
• Application of mathematical skills

+ Formative assessment practices to help you know at all times what your students are learning and where their gaps are

+ Increasing student motivation and intellectual perseverance

+ Specific techniques for leading student discussions of mathematics, teaching students to write about mathematics, and helping students explain their mathematical thinking