Traditional vs Dynamic Math Routines
Helps K–8 math teachers see the key differences between traditional and dynamic routines, reflect on their current practice, and plan one intentional shift toward inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
For K–8 Math Teachers
BRIDGES Tools
About BRIDGES Tools
BRIDGES Tools are an exclusive collection of practical instruments designed by Samia Henaine for K–8 math teachers. Each tool is built around one purpose: to help you build a bridge between where your students are and where inquiry and concept-based mathematical thinking can take them.
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Math Inquiry Reflection for Teachers
A structured post-lesson tool that moves beyond “did inquiry happen?” to ask how well it worked and who actually led it — with an Attribution Grid to reveal where student agency lives in your lessons.
LENS — Learning Evidence from a Noticing Study
A four-phase reflective investigation for the lesson that didn't go as planned. Recall, Notice, Investigate, and Build Forward — turning unexpected moments into professional insight.
PYP Math Teacher Self-Assessment
A reflective self-assessment organized around the ten IB Learner Profile attributes, helping PYP math teachers audit their practice and choose one focus area for the term.
The 4E×2 Inquiry Model
A ready-to-use inquiry model that pairs the four E's — Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend — with formative assessment and metacognitive reflection. Includes teacher facilitation questions and a student template for self-directed mathematical investigations.
More tools coming soon
New BRIDGES Tools — planning frames, inquiry provocations, and formative assessment templates — are published here regularly. Subscribe to be notified as soon as they drop.