This interactive and engaging math mat is designed to help students develop problem-solving and metacognitive thinking skills, with a little help from their duck! It walks students through each step of solving a math problem: identifying the problem, planning their strategy, showing their work, and self-checking. The built-in prompts support oral reasoning and accountability through “Duck Talk,” making thinking visible in a playful, reflective way. ✅ How It Helps Other Educators: Encourages M