Thoughts on Embedding Assessment Strategies In this age of more rigorous standards and next generation assessments today’s educators and students are under more pressure to “perform” successfully. No longer can teachers really “teach to the test” since there is no longer a sample test that is all inclusive. Educators now must embed assessment strategies as thought they were preparing their … [Read more...]
The Twelve Days of Mathematics for Christmas: Day 2
Welcome to Day 2 of the Twelve Days of Mathematics for Christmas: One of my grandsons’ favorite Christmas songs is the Twelve Days of Christmas. In honor of this song I am creating The Twelve Days of Mathematics for Christmas. There are activities for K-3. Intermediate – MS (grade 4 – grade 7), and Secondary (Grade 8 –Grade 12) and correlated to the number of the day. Check below for the … [Read more...]
The 12 Days of Mathematics for Christmas: Day 1
Tomorrow is December 1st. With my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, just over, everyone is now turning their thoughts to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. One of my grandsons’ favorite Christmas songs is the Twelve Days of Christmas. In honor of this song I am creating The Twelve Days of Mathematics for Christmas. There are activities for K-3. Intermediate – MS (grade 4 – grade 7), and Secondary … [Read more...]
National Chocolate Day
National Chocolate Day: October 28th How will you celebrate? Take a look at the suggested activities and fun facts about chocolate for your mathematics class. There is something for everyone.... except the chocolate! You will have to provide that... Enjoy! … [Read more...]
From Effective Questioning to Deeper Understanding
While asking questions may seem a simple task, it is perhaps the most powerful tool we possess as teachers. Knowing that effective questioning is the foundation for successful implementation of logical reasoning in the classroom, four opportunities for questioning have been identified (Texas and Jones 2013). One of the biggest challenges facing today's educators is addressing more rigorous … [Read more...]
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