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 →
Does the Common Core say 3 times 4 is 11?
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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 →
The Problem with Teaching Algorithms
Which side of the Algorithm Battle in the Math Wars are you on? Do you teach algorithms? Avoid them? Continue Reading →
The 'Just Say It' Challenge
Can you “just say it” to your kids – about math? About anything? Here’s a challenge to help you be the adult you want your children to be. Join in! Continue Reading →
Why Requiring Evaluations is Unethical
Requiring evaluations and offering extra credit for them will ensure the evaluations get done, right? But it’s unethical and skews the results! Continue Reading →
Getting Math on Shark Tank
That’s Math! online parent involvement activities need capital from the sharks on Shark Tank to build the teacher back end. Will you help? Continue Reading →