If you’ve ever thought, “I am so tired of repeating myself,” then this blog post is for you. It happens every year. You explain the group work directions.Model the routine.Maybe even write it all out. Then- five minutes in: “Wait… are we allowed to talk right now?”“Do we have to
When I started teaching, classroom decor was one of those “I’ll figure it out the day before school starts” kind of things. I’d throw up a few posters, arrange some desks, maybe find a cute quote for the bulletin board – and call it good. I didn’t think too much
There was a time when the first few minutes of class felt… like herding cats. Students trickled in at different times.Backpacks hit the floor.A few whispered, “Wait, what are we doing today?” Others just sat there – waiting for me to say something. And before I even gave the warm-up,
There’s so much to do before the first week of school. And theres a lot of pressure to make your classroom “Pinterest perfect” before students ever walk through the door. The cute bulletin boards. The labels. The color-coordinated bins. But every veteran teacher knows that classroom success isn’t about how
Why is a project launch successful for a PBL Unit? Look, I know you’re not new to project-based learning. You’ve read the research, seen the Pinterest boards, and probably even downloaded a few PBL freebies. But let’s be real—if your last project didn’t go quite the way you hoped… it
Wondering how to get your students graphic functions? It can be such a struggle. You hand out the graphing assignment, and within seconds, hands shoot up. “Wait, which one is x again?” “Do we start at the top or bottom?” “This looks nothing like yours!” …sound familiar? Graphing functions can
I’m a long time math teacher who believes that all students can grow in their confidence and capabilities in the mathematics classroom when you take a modern approach.
I empower teachers to transform their classrooms using project-based learning, to see how real + relevant problems get real results!
Middle school math can feel like a mystery sometimes. Students are suddenly faced with more abstract ideas, pacing and performance pressure increase, and math identity
Let me start with a question. Have you ever planned a lesson that felt just right? The task was solid. The math was rich. Students
Over the last several weeks, we’ve been deep in the work of productive math struggle. We’ve talked about what it means to value struggle.To build
Reflection Activities for Math Class That Make Struggle Stick We made it — Action 6, and honestly? This might be my favorite chapter in the
Let’s be honest. Planning for productive struggle is one thing. Supporting it in the moment—when students are frustrated, stuck, or staring at you with that
Let’s be real: productive struggle doesn’t just happen.It’s not “throw a hard problem at students and hope for the best.”It’s not “mix in a few
Why do some math classes feel like “we’re in this together”… while others feel like a silent standoff or a competition? I’ve taught both. And
Are you ready to be a Modern Math Teacher? Have you ever stood in front of your classroom, heart pounding, thinking: “Please let this lesson
It’s time for a Summer Reset. Ever reach the end of the school year and feel like you’re crawling to the finish line? Yeah—same. But
Let’s talk about something real: Teaching in new and innovative ways often feels… lonely. You start using projects, warm-ups with real-world hooks, student-centered strategies—and suddenly,
