Thursday, August 24, 2017

Why does this feel so dangerous...?

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Maybe it's just the cold medicine speaking (I am battling a wicked cold), but today in 6th block Algebra 1, as we were working on Exeter...
Saturday, July 22, 2017

"You are what you seek," the wise one said.

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Once upon a time, some time late in 2011, there were some lonely, kooky, determined math teachers trying to get better. They searched blog...
Friday, July 21, 2017

#TMC17 MORNING SESSION OVERVIEW: Differentiating CCSS Algebra 1 — from drab to fab using Exeter Math 1 & Exploratory Talk

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How can we use a problem-based throughline such as Exeter to transform a lifeless but mandated Algebra 1 course into a rich, differentiate...
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Friday, July 7, 2017

Things That Work #1: Regular Vocab Quizzes in Geometry

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One of the things that worked incredibly well last year—and which I want to extend this year—is regular vocab quizzes in Geometry. Vocabul...
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Take Time to Save Time – Hall of Fame reference sheets

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Inevitably, teachers get known for their mottos. Sam's mottos are justifiably world-famous. Personally, I love "Don't be a her...
Thursday, December 1, 2016

The Festival of Reassessment (SBG)

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December is when I am truly grateful for strong routines. They mean I can split the class up and still count on everything moving forward. I...
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Blogs feed my teaching soul, but Twitter helps me feel less alone

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As I've been working on my National Board certification, I have come to appreciate something that the #MTBoS gives to me every single ho...
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