Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
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 […]
On Today’s Episode Can’t Afford a Math Coach? Do this… I am a firm believer in two things. #1- teachers are life long learners and our education system should invest in their learning and development throughout their career. Just as other professions (doctors for example) are given stipends for continuing education, teachers should too. It […]
Math teacher friend, you are powerful. I’m here to remind you of the 6 math teacher power moves to help you empower mathematicians this upcoming school year! Peg Smith talks about Ambitious Teaching in her books 5 Practices and The 5 Practices in Practice. I love this term because it’s encompasses teaching… teaching is ambitious. […]
