Guided Math in Real Life…A Work in Progress
“Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction” was one of my summer reads. I posted about my goals for Incorporating Guided Math into My Classroom in a post not too long ago. Well now I’m a...
View ArticleIf you teach math – make the time to get your kids to this site (CCSS aligned)!
I had heard about this site a while back. I checked it out and knew that it looked pretty cool and that the kids would probably enjoy it. Then I got busy. I didn’t have time to register all of my...
View ArticleAccessible Mathematics – I Got The Power!
I had mentioned this book Accessible Mathematics: Ten Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement in a previous post and I had also mentioned that I would be following up with my insights as...
View ArticleRelaxing Into Some Professional Summer Reading: Accessible Mathematics
I hope that my Canadian friends had a lovely Canada Day and I hope that my American friends have some fun plans for their upcoming holiday as well. Friday was my last day at school and I’ve never left...
View ArticleHoly Mackerel! Embrace Opportunities…in Life and in Math
Have you ever had one of those moments when you’ve just savored the simplicity of what was going on around you? I had one of those moments just the other day… Mackerel fish zooming past my toes! I have...
View ArticleMaking Math More “Real Life” for Kids ~ Accessible Mathematics
I have decided to make this my last post on Accessible Mathematics: Ten Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement. I have 2 other math books that I am reading (What’s Your Math Problem?...
View ArticleYay! More Math!
It’s the little things that make you happy – and also make you realize confirm that you are a bit of a nerd. I get to take on more math next year, having grade 7 and 8 math classes as well as being a...
View ArticleMaster’s Update and Math Apps!
I have been working really hard this year to try to differentiate a bit more effectively for my students. Last year I looked into Guided Math, and although I loved the way it sounded, I know that I...
View ArticleUsing Sumdog to Improve Math Skills and Student Motivation
One of the sites that I used in my Teacher Inquiry project over the summer was one I have mentioned before: Sumdog. I happen to love the site and have been using it again this year with my current...
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