Title: 6 Ways to Help Students Understand Math | Edutopia
Headings: 6 Ways to Help Students Understand Math
6 Ways to Help Students Understand Math
By Matthew Beyranevand
April 22, 2016
1. Create an effective class opener.
2. Introduce topics using multiple representations.
3. Solve the problems many ways.
4. Show the application.
5. Have students communicate their reasoning.
6. Finish class with a summary.

Content: The video below shows how a teacher encourages students more than one way to solve the same problem on rectangular prisms: video
4. Show the application. In a perfect world, we would always be able to demonstrate how every concept can be applied to the real world -- and when that's possible, it helps improve the students' understanding. When a concept cannot be applied in that manner, we can still share how it might be applied within mathematics or another subject area. Another option is showing how the concept was developed through the history of math. Consider taking a minute out of each lesson to show your students where or how the math can be seen or used in life outside of the classroom. 5. Have students communicate their reasoning. Students need to explain their reasoning when solving problems.