Just Like Dan
As a classroom teacher, I taught 5th grade math. It was my strongest subject because I was always excited…
Tag: math
Talking in Math
Last week, I observed a small group math lesson. The teacher was leading fourth grade students through a math…
20 Words. A Math Lesson.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know…
Disagreement in Math
There’s nothing better than seeing a great discussion in math class. We don’t often consider that the meaningful conversations…
Math Conversations
In a kindergarten classroom recently, I watched as the teacher shared a picture with students. She then asked students…
10 Sticky Note Strategies
What can you or students do with all of those extra sticky notes that are lying around? Try these…
Math Detention
“Do you have math detention at this school?” The administrator who was leading the Open House for new students…
Winter (Break) is Coming
At my school there are officially 14 school days between now and winter break. There are numerous activities happening…
5 Must Do’s for Math Class
Math Class should be built upon several routines and structures that are practiced every day. Give these 5 strategies…
Be Creative
It’s a phrase we hear often, “Be Creative!” It’s probably mostly uttered in regards to art or…