My #1 Go-To Tool In Math Class
July 12, 2018
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Let’s start with this one question: For me, I use a set of 4 criteria to evaluate all resources, tools, and lesson ideas. It helps
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Hurry Up/Kill Time Math Classes – How Desmos Can Help
June 28, 2018
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Seth Godin brought up an interesting idea: If you think about it, everyone at the airport is in one of two modes. In a hurry,
Making Math Moments That Matter – Live
May 6, 2018
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What makes students remember the math they are learning? Is it because you’re using a real world problem that they can relate to? Is it
How Can We Anticipate to Fuel Sense Making? Stretching Trees
April 29, 2018
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Are you looking to avoid “Lesson Flops” and bring on a “Lesson Successes?” I sure do. That’s why I plan with anticipation of student thinking
What Math Lessons Can We Learn from the Game of Nim?
April 22, 2018
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Have you played the game of Nim before? Do you know what lessons we can pull from the game? Watch me play the game with
Why Consistency Is More Important Than Intensity: Culture in the Math Classroom
April 15, 2018
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Ok so you tried using a problem based lesson like a 3-Act Math Task or maybe you had students solve a task in groups with
How To Get The Most Out of the Conferences You Attend
April 10, 2018
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Okay wow! You did it. You ponied up for that conference entrance fee, you reserved the hotel, made arrangements for travel! Substitute? Booked! You took
How Small Nudges Could Have A Big Impact On Math Education
April 4, 2018
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Do you ever notice that many decisions are secretly being made for us? You probably missed them like I did. Consider this: Last Friday, and
What Mr. Rogers and Breakdancing Can Teach Us About Risk-Taking Teachers
March 6, 2018
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You remember Mr. Rogers right? Watch him here trying breakdancing with Jermaine. Mr. Rogers gets it. Look how he ‘s willing to look potentially silly
Building Resilient & Determined Math Students
February 25, 2018
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Are you frustrated with how easily some of your students just give up while doing a math problem? You know that if they just stick
Shiny New Things
February 18, 2018
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Should I use Google Classroom? How will I start spiralling? How will that affect my grading routines? iPads in my math class? — let’s do
Instant Pot, Lego Kits, and Teaching Together
February 11, 2018
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Trying to cook with my new Instant Pot it brought up some thinking I wanted to share: Join me over on Facebook or on Twitter
