Hidden Math Pattern That Makes Subtraction Easy For Everyone: S2 E19

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Jonily Zupancic continues the conversation on Three Math Rules That Never Expire, focusing on Rule #2: Subtraction is Distance. Many students struggle with subtraction when taught only as "taking away." But what if we reframed it as measuring distance? Jonily explains how this approach builds number sense from preschool through high school, making subtraction intuitive and transferable across math concepts, including negative numbers, decimals, and absolute value.She walks listeners through practical examples, discusses number line strategies, and shares how teachers can improve students’ understanding using subtraction cycles. Tune in for actionable teaching tips and a fresh perspective on subtraction!FREE DOWNLOAD:  https://disabilitylabs.com/f/division-is-counting-introduction-cycle-a-copy.****************************************************************************DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.*****************************************************************************RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONEDAll episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops2025.**************************************************************************BOOKSMaking Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64KHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbdOn Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.***************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIyAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.*************************************************************************MISSIONWe are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.*************************************************************************WORK WITH US:Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops*****************************************************************************************************FREE RESOURCESSaturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-85235994433 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Jonily and CheriFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventionsIG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererhttps://twitter.com/mindsonmathTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridottererhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath**************************************************************************BE THE FIRST TO KNOWJoin our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community*************************************************************************HASHTAGS#tier1interventions #mindsonmath #jonily #cheri #TeacherTips #MathEducation #ClassroomStrategies #TeachingMath #K12Education #MathTeachers #EducationMatters #TeacherLife #MathInterventions #NumberSense #MathFluency #CountingStrategies #MathAutomaticity #MathPatterns #STEMEducation #MathDifferentiation #PodcastForTeachers #EducationPodcast #TeachingPodcast #MathPodcast #Tier1Interventions #TheWritingGlitch #EdTechPodcast