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...]
Using Trade Books in the Mathematics Classroom
These books are perfect resources for RtI/Intervention, small group instruction, centers and/or learning stations. Incorporating literature into the mathematics classroom at any level can increase student engagement, as well as … [Read more...]
Celebrating Teachers
Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status This is the theme for the 50th World Teachers' Day . UNESCO began World Teachers' Day back in 1966 with the adoption of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. According to UNESCO: This year’s theme, “Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status”, embodies the fundamental principles of the fifty-year-old Recommendation while … [Read more...]
Excursions in Mathematics: Excursion #1 – Egypt & the Middle East
Excursions in Mathematics is starting! As part of the Great Global Project Challenge this opportunity provides your students a monthly excursion to a part of the world to learn about the influences and contributions to mathematics that impact our lives today. Take advantage of technology to cross geographical boundaries in order to connect, communicate, and collaborate with other … [Read more...]
Global Project Challenge: Excursions in Mathematics
"The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. Their activities are designed to significantly increase opportunities for connecting classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all." This year GEC is sponsoring the Global … [Read more...]
Texas Instruments Math for the Win Photo Challenge
How do you use math for the win? If John picks your Math for the Win photo contest entry for the grand prize, you'll win: Skype chat with him TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator $500 Amazon gift card Math for the Win ends September 17th! If you haven't entered yet, it's game time. Take a photo of how you use math for the win everyday, anywhere Tag it … [Read more...]
Writing, Vocabulary, & Literacy in Secondary Mathematics
Students learn mathematics more effectively and more deeply when reading and writing is directed at learning mathematics. (Bossé and Faulconer 2008) Writing, Vocabulary, & Literacy in Secondary Mathematics Packet includes activities that target foundational components for developing understandings and building fluency with key mathematical topics: Circles Data Analysis Exponential … [Read more...]
Fall in Focus: Elementary Activities
This bundle includes fall/autumn activities for: Mathematics Science History Social Studies Purchase the bundle and save$$. … [Read more...]
Mathematics AFTER the Olympics
As Rio 2016 is winding down, the games still offer the perfect opportunity to incorporate current events into the mathematics classroom. Check out this week’s free activity packet for K-12 mathematics students. Ideas and suggestions are listed by topics with activities across the grade bands. Let's keep the Olympic spirit going! Be sure to check out the official Olympic … [Read more...]
Tennessee Mathematics Teachers’ Association Conference
The Mission of the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers' Association (TMTA) is to encourage the study of and improve the teaching of mathematics in all the schools and colleges of Tennessee. Location: MTSU Date: September 23-24, 2016 Registration and conference information - click here Stop by the TLJ Consulting booth! Tammy's sessions are listed below and: Tea, Guinness, Crop Yields: The Faces … [Read more...]
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