Discover three ways that principals and math coaches can get feedback from mathematics teachers. In this article, we will be looking at math survey questions for teachers,...
“Growth mindset” seems to be a buzz word in teacher training and education reform these days. There’s a lot of good research out there and many educational theorists who are...
Sometimes I’ve felt like I needed a fresh start in my math class. A new year, a new quarter or trimester, a new unit—or sometimes I get the feeling that we’ve gotten into a...
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...
How can I reach every student in my math classroom? Whether I am in self-contained classroom with 20 students or teaching five sections of math with 30 students, getting to...
One of the hardest things to do is change the way we teach. We learn in educational programs that engaging students with each other and individualizing instruction are some...
Because I was never a struggling learner in math, at first it was hard for me to understand why students struggled so much. In my journey as a math tutor, a math instructor...
As we get started with the new school year, I am always thinking of ways to get to know my math students. Carefully choosing the right new school year activities sends a...
I have always searched for fun ways to teach math. I am a firm believer that putting quality math lessons in front of students helps them enjoy their classes and participate...
It has been difficult for me to learn how to stimulate vibrant discussions about mathematics among students. I realized very early in my teaching career that in order to get...
If you are feeling like your methods and strategies in teaching mathematics have gotten a little stale, it is time to breath new life into your teaching! In this article, I...
One of the most powerful professional development experiences for me was working with Lucy West. She was hired as a consultant to the urban school district where I was...
