AT&T should consider where they’ll need these students before they help to destroy their engagement, problem solving and creativity in math. Continue Reading →
AT&T ‘In My Day’ Commercial is Killing Math Students
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Another Reason to Ban PEMDAS
PEMDAS is riddled with problems. Here’s a situation where real students were directly affected by this horrid mnemonic. Continue Reading →
Teaching Processes Destroys a Growth Mindset
Are you still teaching math processes? Perhaps it’s time to stop. Continue Reading →
Why Math Isn’t Fun
Math isn’t fun! Not because it can’t be, but because we train kids (and grownups) to always search for the right answer – instead of exploring, learning and enjoying. Continue Reading →
Where is Math's Magical Place?
Your best work, and studying, happens in a place where you are at peace and enjoy working. Help your students find a good place to study math! Continue Reading →
Why I'm Giving Up Technology in the Classroom
I gave technology in the classroom an honest try. But for various reasons it didn’t work – some totally unexpected! Continue Reading →
Inequalities on a Number Line
Y’know those weird rules on solving inequalities? How about explaining it using a number line? Continue Reading →
Does the Common Core say 3 times 4 is 11?
Do the Common Core State Standards really tell you to teach 3 times 4 is 11? Or is there more to the hype? Continue Reading →
Teaching Intuition in Math
Do you teach intuition in math? Do your students understand what you’re doing or are they confused with your teaching style? Continue Reading →
Is 0/0 Undefined?
Dividing by zero might end the world. But what if you divide ZERO by zero? Continue Reading →