Contributed by Courtney LaRoche
As we know, there are no technical fixes to getting kids to learn math. Middle school students are complex beings, and can be challenging to engage in anything, especially mathematics. We, as teachers, are able to assess this current reality with our students and identify a desired state of engagement, but are not always sure how to get there with each and every student.
Twelve educators from throughout the state received up to $500 each to supplement funding from their districts and their own
Continue readingContributed by Karen Hyers
I left NCSM/NCTM week in Boston with a lot of big ideas to ponder for the summer, And as a full-time classroom teacher, I also look for that one new thing to bring back and implement with my students right away. For me that moment was when Dan Meyer said, “You can always add. You can’t subtract.”
Contributed by Nina Smith
Recently I met with a very frustrated parent. What was the source of her frustration? She simply wanted to help her child with math homework.
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Continue readingThe 2015-16 school year features two outstanding mathematics conferences for mathematics teachers in Minnesota and neighboring states. The National Council
Continue readingJoin a professional learning community of mathematics teachers interested in fostering mathematical thinking and literacy in their students. Learn techniques
Continue readingAbe Schwartz, NCTM Representative As a mathematics educator or researcher, your passion is ensuring that all students receive the highest
Continue readingWorkshop information for the 2015 Summer Teacher Institute https://www.unwsp.edu/web/graduate-studies/summer-teacher-institute Wednesday, June 24, 2015 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (check-in begins at 7:30
Continue readingPre-K–Grade 2 Interactive: How Many Under the Shell? Practice addition and subtraction with Okta. Grades 3–5 Interactive: Turtle Pond Guide
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