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Summer Slide – The Big Myth
Category Archives: Commentary
Why Students Cheat – And Why It's Okay
I was a cheater. Here’s why, and how you can prevent your students from being me. Continue Reading →
AT&T ‘In My Day’ Commercial is Killing Math Students
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 →
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 →
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 →
Some Thoughts on the Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards promote flexible and critical thinking. But the way they’re written make me want to play “check the boxes.” Continue Reading →
Why You Should Buy (and Wear) The Children's Place's T-Shirt
Were you horrified at The Children’s Place’s anti-math girls’ t-shirt? Maybe you should be, but not for the reason you think! Continue Reading →
Why Most People Say They Hate Math
Many people say they hate math – but they do it everyday. So why the negativity? Search in your own past to find where your path might have changed! Continue Reading →
Why People Aren’t Equal
What does it mean for people to be equal? And why are we using a math concept for people anyhow? Continue Reading →
Blogging in the Classroom
Are you considering having your class do a blog? Here are some tips for before and during that math blogging journey! Continue Reading →