Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
Let’s build problem solvers, not calculators. Word Problem Workshop book coming October 2025
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 […]
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. […]
