Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
What does it actually look like for our students to be proficient in math? In this episode, we are talking about the 5 strands of math proficiency and breaking each of them down so we can design our math instruction to help students build their math proficiency in all 5 areas. On This Episode All […]
Are you thinking through your classroom management strategies for the new school year? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today! Jenna shares practical tips so that you can feel confident in your classroom management. You will feel empowered to build strong classroom routines and relationships with your students after […]
Have you been thinking about how to establish clear expectations and a strong foundation for classroom management in math class this school year? I’m not a big fan of rules… and this rule is the best rule. On today’s episode, I’m telling you about the only rule you need for classroom management in math class […]
On Today’s Episode 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for the Year: What truly matters when planning for your year? What comes to mind when you reflect on that question? I think it will be different for all of us… but for me these are the 5 things that pop into my brain. I wanted […]
On Today’s Episode Word Problem Workshop What It Is & Why You Need It: For well over a decade I’ve been working on shifting the focus of my math teaching practice from students memorizing procedures and being “right” to students thinking and problem solving. As a young elementary teacher I unsuccessfully taught math to my […]
On Today’s Episode: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created the Pros & Cons We know the limitations with our curriculum, but sometimes a new curriculum just isn’t the answer either. In a recent interview with Zeba McGibbon on the podcast Kindergarten Cafe we talked about the struggles with getting a new curriculum. You can listen to that […]
On Today’s Episode: School Wide Norms for Math That You Need: Here’s the deal… we’re gonna break down school wide math norms because they are a problem or nonexistent in almost EVERY school. I said what I said, School wide Math Norms don’t really exist in many schools. That’s because most schools are lacking a […]
On Today’s Episode The Teacher’s Role in a Student Centered Classroom: A student centered math classroom is complex, yet simple. The main point… the students are doing the work– the thinking, doing, exploring, figuring out. The teacher is the guide on the side in that exploration and sense making. But Why Student Centered Learning in […]
