“What’s the best way to teach probability to high school students?” This is a frequently asked question, so let’s break it down together. Probability doesn’t always get the love it deserves. It’s one of those math topics where students immediately ask, “When will I ever need this?” And honestly, who
As a math teacher, you know how important it is to assess your students’ knowledge and skills. But traditional assessment methods such as tests and quizzes have their limits. That’s why more and more teachers are turning to mastery based learning and assessment—an approach that rewards students for the progress
Are you looking for a quick and easy linear equations project for your algebra class? Look no further! This linear equation project covers it all AND can even be broken apart and mixed and matched to create a custom activity for YOUR class…. One that’s so low-prep you could even
My favorite project every year is the Rocket Project to show real world quadratic functions. Projectile motion is the ultimate real world example of quadratics and rockets are just too fun to make (and launch!) It’s an amazing time for students to explore how quadratic equations are used in the
This past year, along with thousands of others teachers around the globe, I pondered quitting teaching. It was by far the hardest decision I was faced with. You see, I was teaching in my complete dream position, and I had been there for ten years. I was nominated multiple times
Effective strategies for teaching math have certainly changed over the years. We’ve gone from an era of sit-and-get instruction with endless rote procedural practice to one which focuses on exploring mathematics and discussing it’s ideas. “Math Class is Tough” is the phrase that got Teen Talk Barbie © recalled
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!
This past year, along with thousands of others teachers around the globe, I pondered quitting teaching. It was by far the hardest decision I was
Effective strategies for teaching math have certainly changed over the years. We’ve gone from an era of sit-and-get instruction with endless rote procedural practice to
Don’t waste time or breath teaching to the middle. Clone yourself and free up your time to work teaching to the individual with blended instruction.
Depending on whose training you have, you may be familiar with any number of steps involved in project based learning. I’ve seen anything from 3-10
The quadrilateral project is a quintessential project in geometry. One quick look at Pinterest and you’ll see plenty of examples of quadrilateral projects ranging from
3 Reasons NOT to try Project-Based Learning in your High School Math Classroom…. and 1 Reason you Should Project-based learning is an inquiry driven
How a Math Mindset removes the “I don’t know” barrier Student engagement strategies can address anything from the “It’s too hard” to the “I don’t
How to Increase Student Engagement in Math Class If you’ve checked out the other posts in this mini-series, you know I am all about using
Addressing the “It’s too Hard” with Low Floor High Ceiling Tasks In our last post on student engagement, we addressed the three main reasons
What is student engagement? We all think about student engagement, but do we ever stop to think about what it really means? Is student engagement
