Every fall, classrooms welcome new faces. Not just students, but teachers too. With so many new hires stepping into math classrooms this year, it is easy to forget how overwhelming those first weeks can feel. New curriculum. New routines. New expectations. And all eyes on [Continue Reading ...]
As students return to school, one of the best gifts we can give them is the feeling that math is not only doable- but actually enjoyable. Fun doesn’t mean fluff, it means engagement, purpose, and energy in the room. Here are six ways math teachers, [Continue Reading ...]
Summer might be in full swing, but at NTN, we’re already looking ahead. Behind the scenes, our team is hard at work planning new ways to support schools, empower teachers, and strengthen student success in math this fall. From exciting updates to our MathKEYmatics assessment [Continue Reading ...]
As the school year winds down, there’s one thing you shouldn’t put off: analyzing your state test data. These results offer more than a retrospective- they’re a roadmap for smarter decisions, stronger instruction, and more targeted support for the year ahead. The question is, are [Continue Reading ...]
Although we’re winding down the school year, hiring for the fall semester is already in full swing. Schools are preparing to welcome a new wave of educators—some stepping into their first-ever classroom, others navigating a new grade level or curriculum. No matter their background, new [Continue Reading ...]
Being a math teacher isn’t just about equations and problem sets—it’s a lifestyle. We see the world through numbers, live for that “aha!” moment, and secretly (or not so secretly) enjoy a good math pun. At NTN, we get it—because every member of our team [Continue Reading ...]
Mathematics education is at a crossroads. As schools work to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world, educators face ongoing challenges that impact math achievement and engagement. To gain insight into these obstacles, we spoke with school principals about their biggest concerns. From student motivation [Continue Reading ...]
With online math testing right around the corner, now is the time to ensure students are prepared. As more assessments move to digital platforms, students must be comfortable not just with math concepts but also with the online test format itself. This shift can feel [Continue Reading ...]
Math is everywhere—especially during the holidays! And at NTN, we live and breathe math (seriously, we even dream in numbers). Whether it’s analyzing statistics in historical movements, calculating the perfect game-day strategy, or figuring out how many cookies are actually left after Uncle Joe “just [Continue Reading ...]
