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!
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
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
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
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
