Today, I’m tackling a question that I think many of us have asked ourselves at one point or another: why teach fractions? To explore this question, I’ll be diving into John Mighton’s book, The Myth […]
Ever feel like some people are just wired for math? Like it comes naturally to them, while others just struggle? Well, in today’s deep dive, I’m going to challenge that idea. We’ll explore John Mighton’s […]
Ever feel like you’re just constantly answering questions in your math class? Like you turn around, and there’s a million hands in the air? It’s a familiar feeling, right? Today, I want to dive into […]
How do we prepare kids for a challenging task without making it too easy or doing the thinking for them? It’s a tough balance to strike, but the research has some fascinating insights—especially from Building […]
All right, so let’s dive into this idea of defronted classrooms. It might sound a little strange at first, but let’s unpack it together. If you’re thinking about changing how your classroom is set up, […]
I am so excited for today’s deep dive because we are going to tackle a topic that I know is close to all of our hearts as educators: classroom setup. Specifically, we’re diving into chapter […]
What if the way we group students in our classrooms could completely transform how they learn? That’s the provocative question explored in Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms, and it’s the foundation for today’s deep dive […]
Today, we’re tackling something I think we all have some strong feelings about: group work. Specifically, in math class. Inspired by insights from the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, we’ll explore how the way […]
Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that has truly transformed the way I think about teaching math. We’re going to explore Peter Liljedahl’s book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. This book is packed with […]
Hello math enthusiasts! Today, I have a treat for all the math teachers out there who are always on the hunt for a fun and engaging game to teach students the art of multiplying and […]