Growing up, Sesame Street helped me learn to read, love learning, and see the joy in making sense of new ideas. In this post, I reflect on what mathematics teachers can learn from Sesame Street’s use of storytelling, humor, and multiple representations, along with a few ideas for teaching and learning mathematics. Continue reading I Grew up on Sesame Street
I love data and the insights it can provide, but I’ve also been thinking about its limits. From my Garmin watch to classroom decision-making, this post explores the balance between using metrics wisely and preserving the creativity, professional judgment, and human connections that make teaching meaningful. Continue reading What We Lose When We Optimize Everything
Time sure does seem to move faster and faster as we age. Scientists have said this is due in part to the fact that we have fewer novel experiences as we get older. When we are young, we experience so many new things. First ride on an airplane, first time learning about a particular idea … Continue reading This Summer Learn and Enjoy New Experiences
Increase engagement in your classroom with simple nudges like Pivot and Going Downhill. Pivot by switching instructional formats to re-energize students mid-lesson. Use Going Downhill to tackle challenging homework problems in class, maximizing peer and teacher support. Continue reading Two Simple Nudges: Engage Students and Empower Learning
In September 2021, the PDPD project was launched to enhance teacher professional development through personalized instructional nudges. These manageable teaching actions aim to improve relevance and accessibility in PD, particularly in algebra. The focus is on tailored strategies that fit into existing practices, fostering impactful changes in teaching and student learning outcomes. Continue reading Instructional Nudges: The Core of Practice-Driven Professional Development
So, I finally gave an Ignite Talk at the NCTM Annual Conference in DC in October, something I’ve wanted to do for ages! Had fun preparing a five-minute presentation on making a difference through small actions. Continue reading I gave an Ignite Talk at NCTM!
I have been a part of many conversations around mathematics teaching and whether or not this or that perspective of teaching mathematics has merit or not. Before we get into what approach to teaching mathematics matters, I think there needs to be a more important conversation: what mathematics do we want our students to learn? … Continue reading What Math?
My grant team and I were working on ideas for our project (Practice-Driven PD). We’ve been thinking about how to create small suggestions for teachers to enhance their algebra instruction. This week our conversation was about using worked examples with students (if you want to read a great report on algebra instruction check out this … Continue reading 180 Ideas: #20 Rate & Review
I have the good fortune to attend and speak at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching Conference (CAMT) this week in San Antonio, Texas. Here is a bit more about my sessions and also handouts for each of them. Formative Assessment Through Student Choice July 14th 8:15-9:30 Hemisfair Ballroom C3 Providing students with … Continue reading CAMT 2022
Resources for those of us teaching students how to solve systems of equations with substitution or elimination. Continue reading Substitution and Elimination
