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  • Information Processing Analogy – Big Picture

    Effective instruction is effective because it addresses the key elements of how the brain processes information. I share an analogy to help adults (parents and educators) fully appreciate this. Information Processing Model Below is a model of information processing first introduced to me in a master’s course at UCONN. Here is a summary of what…

  • Common Denominator – Why?

    Common Denominator – Why?

    We explain steps in great detail to students but often omit the underlying concept. The topic of adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is an example of this.       The example above right is a short cut for what is shown above left. These short cuts, which math teachers love to use,…

  • Retaining Information

    Retaining Information

    Below is a model for information processing (retention and retrieval). Here are a couple key points I want to highlight: A lot of information is filtered out so what gets through? Information that is interesting or relevant. Information that is connected to prior knowledge, is relevant or that is organized has a better change of…

  • Visuals Aid Memory

    This research has major implications for math for students with special needs…but some of us already knew this!

  • Memory

    One model for memory is called the Information Processing Model or Dual Storage Model. Here’s the suggested process in this model in a class instruction context: Our senses receive stimuli. In the classroom students hear the teacher or a classmate talking, see the teacher’s notes or the note being passed to them, smell various things…