California schools need to be placed on the competitive map with regard to academic math gains in both the elementary and middle school levels. This is undoubtedly a challenge for most educators. When it comes to teaching math, many teachers make a tremendous effort to bring their struggling students up to a proficient level that is comparable with their peers in the classroom. How can elementary and middle school math teachers support these students so they can make academic gains? Is there a common thread that benefits both elementary and middle school low performing students? Authors...