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 all about I do, We do, You Do in Math Class: You know what I’m talking about… Gradual Release model. I do a problem, We do one together, and then you do one to practice. This was the BANE of my math existence in middle and high school. I actually remember my […]
On Today’s Episode on Collaborative Math Coaching with Nicora Placa: About Our Guest: Nicora Placa Nicora Placa is an assistant professor in mathematics education at Hunter College. Previously, she taught elementary and middle school mathematics in New York City. She is passionate about supporting teachers, honoring their expertise, and creating learning opportunities for them to […]
On Today’s Episode All About Access the Word Problem: Do you have student who struggle to access word problems? If you do, you’re not alone. It is THE MOST common question I get from teachers. The truth is our students struggle to get started on word problems because they don’t have access the word problem. […]
On Today’s Episode We’re Entering My Thinking Classroom: My classroom is different than most “math classrooms” It’s a thinking classroom. Which means…You won’t find me at the board explaining. You WILL find me as a scribe as students explain their thinking.You won’t find me showing students what to do. Instead, you WILL find me encouraging […]
