DCSD MathFest 2026

What if a simple tool could unlock powerful mathematical thinking across grade levels? In this interactive “experience it in action” session, participants will engage in high-level tasks using a beaded number line to build deep understanding of number, operations, and relationships aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards for Mathematics. Teachers will step into the role of learners as they explore how the beaded number line supports counting, unitizing, addition and subtraction strategies, and early multiplicative reasoning. Throughout the session, we’ll make explicit connections to grade-level expectations and model instructional moves that spark curiosity, promote discourse, and make learning stick. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tasks, strategies, and a clear vision for implementation in their own classrooms.