Empowering our community through math resources

Welcome to the Mathmatical Mindset community resources page! Here, you'll discover a curated collection of tools and programs designed to support mathematics teaching and learning. Our aim is to provide accessible, high-quality resources that foster a growth mindset and enhance mathematical understanding for learners of all ages in Seeley Lake, Montana, and beyond.

Community Resources

Corey’s Valley Market

The local grocery store is a great real-world math resource for students in Grades K–8. Students can use the store to practice skills such as counting, adding and subtracting money, comparing prices, estimating totals, and understanding weight and measurement. This resource supports equity in math education because all families visit the grocery store, making math learning accessible and familiar to students from different backgrounds. Using a common community space helps students see math as useful and relevant to their everyday lives, not just something learned at school.

Roveros/Ace Hardware Store

The hardware store provides many opportunities for hands-on math learning. Students can explore measurement, fractions, area, and problem-solving by looking at tools, building materials, and project supplies. This aligns with equitable math practices because it values practical, real-world math skills and connects learning to jobs and skills students see in their community. It also allows students with different learning styles to engage in math through visual and hands-on experiences.

Seeley Lake Mill (Field Trip)

The local mill can be used as a math-related field trip or discussion topic. Students can learn about measurement, estimation, patterns, and data by exploring how materials are measured, cut, and produced. This resource supports equity by connecting math to local careers and showing students that math is used in real jobs within their own community. It helps students see math as meaningful and connected to their future.

Support for learners and educators

Explore a variety of resources tailored to support both students and educators in mathematics. This includes local tutoring programs in the Seeley Lake area, after-school math clubs, and a selection of online tools designed to make learning engaging and effective. We also feature information on upcoming workshops for educators, focused on innovative teaching strategies and techniques.

Community Resources – Family Math Book

Book: The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

Read-Aloud Link: https://youtu.be/A-tqjCPnHLg?si=J2djOiaohYpnTg8W

Why This Book Supports Math Learning

The Doorbell Rang is a fun and engaging story about sharing cookies with friends. Although it is a picture book, it offers meaningful opportunities for families to explore important math concepts such as counting, fair sharing, early division, and problem solving. The story connects easily to everyday experiences, making math feel natural, accessible, and relevant for all families.

Family Math Connections

  1. Counting and Fair Sharing
    Families can count the cookies each time a new friend arrives in the story. Caregivers can ask questions such as:
  • “If there are 12 cookies and 3 friends, how many does each person get?”
  • “What happens if another friend arrives?”
    This helps children understand division and fairness in a real-life context.
  1. Explain Thinking Out Loud
    Families can encourage children to explain how they figured out their answer by asking questions like:
  • “How did you decide how many cookies each person gets?”
  • “Is there another way we could share fairly?”
    Talking about thinking helps build confidence, communication skills, and flexible problem solving.
  1. Connect to Family and Cultural Experiences
    Families can connect the story to their own experiences by discussing times they share food during family meals, gatherings, or celebrations. Questions such as:
  • “When have we shared food as a family?”
  • “How do we make sure everyone gets a fair share?”
    help children see math as meaningful and connected to their own lives and traditions.

The Doorbell Rang is most appropriate for students in Grades K–3, but it can be extended for older students by exploring fractions, different sharing strategies, and ideas of fairness in everyday situations.

Cultivating a mathematical mindset

Our selected resources are instrumental in helping individuals improve their mathematical mindset and learning journey. By providing opportunities to practice problem-solving, explore math in hands-on activities, and build confidence, we aim to foster a growth mindset. Embrace challenges as learning opportunities and watch your mathematical abilities flourish with Mathmatical Mindset.

What makes a resource high-quality?

We believe a high-quality resource is accurate, research-based, accessible to different learners, engaging, and provides clear strategies or tools that can be applied in real classroom or home settings. Each resource featured on Mathmatical Mindset has been carefully evaluated to ensure it meets these standards, providing you with the best possible support for mathematical growth.