One of the things I love best is when I can get a two-fer. In case you don’t know what that is, it’s short for “two for one.” When we can think outside of the box of “I’m in...
With schools closed across the country, we are witnessing the formation of a new education landscape. During these uncertain times, teachers and parents can continue to make...
Student engagement seems to be the name of the game in education. It’s what our supervisors are often looking for when they observe our classes. A great way to create...
Using number lines is one of those topics that are often taken for granted in the elementary and middle school curriculum. Number lines, as a form of representation, help...
Having a degree in music and being a certified math teacher, I’m often asked, “What is the relationship between math and music?” While some of the relationships between math...
Some of the best days in my math class are when I’m able to see past the everyday challenges of teaching and celebrate successes with my students. Especially with students...
If you are feeling like your methods and strategies in teaching mathematics have gotten a little stale, it is time to breathe new life into your teaching! In this article, I...
There is a great deal to say about how to use appropriate tools strategically, which is Mathematical Practice 5 from the Common Core State Standards. It is simple to say that...
STEAM projects are interdisciplinary units. Like any good unit, they should use backwards design principles. When we are clear about the outcomes of the unit, we can plan...
“How am I going to get my students reasoning about math in my class?” If you are just getting started in this area or even if you have been at it for a few years, you will...
In this era of increased demands on student reasoning in mathematics, I have been thinking about how to incorporate more student reasoning into my classroom. I came up with...
I have been seeing the usefulness of teaching fact families at the middle school level. As a result, I have been thinking about how students look for and express regularity...
