With the popularity of Pinterest people are starting to create in-real-life Pinterest boards. So why not teachers? Continue Reading →
Real Life Pinterest Board for Teachers
Stained Glass Numbers in Your Blinds
The folks at Blinds.com invitied me to play with a roller blind – guess what I did with it?! Continue Reading →
Math Necklace with Circles!
Where do you see math? In your jewelry? Take a peek – I’ll bet you have some! 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 →
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 →