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Dr. Matthew R. Larson

Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

Prior to serving as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Dr. Matthew Larson was the K-12 math curriculum specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska, where he currently serves as director of elementary education. A prolific speaker and writer, Matt is the co-author of more than a dozen professional books and was a member of the writing teams for publications including Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All (2014) and Catalyzing Change in High School Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations (2018). He has taught math at the secondary and college levels and held an appointment as an honorary visiting associate professor at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Connect with Matt @mlarson_matt and on LinkedIn.

 
Effective Math Instruction

5 Modern Features of Effective Math Instruction

What does good math instruction look like? Dr. Matt Larson shares five components of effective math instruction in the modern classroom.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

Math Tech In Classroom

Do We Have to Integrate Technology in the Math Classroom?

Read about integrating technology in the math classroom and how math technology can be used as a tool to support teaching.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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Math Talk Moves: Engaging Students Through Discussion in the Math Classroom

Students should be engaged in solving and discussing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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Identifying High-Quality Instructional Materials in Math Education

Identify high-quality instructional materials in math education, learn about the history of math education, and get tips for implementing HQIM in math class

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions