Work
Current Publications
Dr. Small is currently working with Rubicon and Teachers College Press. Some recent works include:
- Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction, 4th edition (K–8)
- Leaps and Bounds 3–4, 5–6 and 7–8
- Uncomplicating Fractions
- Uncomplicating Algebra
- Building Proportional Reasoning Across the Grades and Math Strands, K–8.
- Open Questions for the Three-Part Lesson in Number Sense and Numeration: K–3 and 4–8
- Open Questions for the Three-Part Lesson in Measurement and Pattern and Algebra, K–3 and 4–8
- Open Questions for the Three-Part Lesson in Geometry and Spatial Sense and Data Management and Probability (with Ryan Tackaberry), K–3 and 4–8
- Making Math Meaningful to Canadian Students K–8, 4th edition
- Teaching Mathematical Thinking
- Fun and Fundamental Math for Young Children: Building a Strong Foundation PreK–Grade 2
- The School Leader’s Guide to Building and Sustaining Math Success
- Math that Matters: Targeted Assessment and Feedback, Grade 3–8
- Understanding the Math We Teach and How to Teach It K–8
- Teaching Math Online: Great Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Support Parents
- More Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Secondary Math Instruction, 2nd edition (6–8)
- Open Questions for the Three-Part Lesson, Grade 9
- Do They Really Understand? How We Can Make Sure Students Really Understand the Math We Teach
- Contact Rubicon to learn about MathUp Classroom — one of Marian’s latest and greatest teaching resource for K–9 teachers!
- M Magazine, a PD experience in math for Grades K–8 teachers!
- Eyes on Math: A Visual Approach to Teaching Math Concepts (K–8), 2nd edition
- MathUp Student
- Numeracy Readiness Checks
Marian Small is at it again! For decades, she has been able to assess what teachers need and provide them with mathematically sound, well-crafted instructional strategies.”



