Made two brand new lessons for this week.
-Created a review puzzle activity for my Math 8 students on using integer exponents.
-Built a BTC thin slicing lesson from the ground up on solving exponential equations by creating a common base for Enhanced Math 1.
Not sure how either one will go.
-Created a review puzzle activity for my Math 8 students on using integer exponents.
-Built a BTC thin slicing lesson from the ground up on solving exponential equations by creating a common base for Enhanced Math 1.
Not sure how either one will go.
09:48 AM - Feb 05, 2024
As the year wraps up I wanted to share my favorite podcasts on teaching that I found and devoured in 2023. If you know others that aren't on my short list, please comment so that I can learn more!
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06:36 PM - Dec 26, 2023
How do you close out the week before leaving your classroom for the weekend? Are you a "Bolt at the bell" or a "work late for future me" kind of person?
Could I persuade you to do one simple thing before the weekend hits?
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Could I persuade you to do one simple thing before the weekend hits?
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10:45 PM - Dec 10, 2023
We have been using Standards Based Grading for two years now at my school. Today I spent some time writing about why percentages really are quite a bad way to assess students.
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03:39 PM - Oct 07, 2023
A few questions for my Spoutible friends:
You are in middle school math class and get handed back the most recent test you took.
What does it look like?
What does it feel like?
You are in middle school math class and get handed back the most recent test you took.
What does it look like?
What does it feel like?
12:31 PM - Oct 07, 2023
Did some thin slicing on solving and graphing compound inequalities. Amazing what students can do when you give them the time and space to figure things out themselves.
01:02 PM - Oct 01, 2023
The longer I teach the more I realize it’s all about coming to terms with your failures each day, picking yourself back up, and showing up the next day trying to do better.
11:31 PM - Sep 24, 2023
When game night gets interrupted by a giant feline kaiju.
01:33 AM - Sep 16, 2023
Last night was Back To School Night at my school. This year I tried something different. It went way better than I expected.
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11:32 PM - Sep 08, 2023
I try not to use Spoutible to plug the products that I create and sell, but I will break this rule one time today. TPT is having a pretty good sale today and tomorrow. Everything in my store is at least 20% off.
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Shameless plug over. I apologize.
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Shameless plug over. I apologize.
09:57 PM - Aug 29, 2023
Happy #MathMonday everyone. Here's another #openmiddle problem on scientific notation to think about. How many ways can you get this one to work?
06:46 PM - Aug 28, 2023
When a student says a teacher is strict, what do you think they mean? Curious as to what comes to your mind when you hear that word.
09:31 AM - Aug 27, 2023
I love the first day of school. Anything is possible and optimism fills the air. Yesterday was our first day of school and I got to meet all of my students for the first time. Today I took time to reflect on how it went.
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02:39 PM - Aug 26, 2023
Bit late for a #MathMonday post, but here is an Open Middle problem I created for scientific notation:
10:51 PM - Aug 21, 2023
As the school year starts up you might be tempted to sign up for a bunch of committees and/or stipend positions. I wrote about why I say no to these...most of the time:
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06:14 PM - Aug 20, 2023
School's back in session, and many educators are getting their rooms ready for the new year. If you are one of them, I challenge you to not spend any of your personal money on your classroom. I write about why.
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02:55 PM - Aug 19, 2023
This summer I’ve been slowly building my library of original Open Middle problems on my web site. I plan to keep adding as I make them this school year.
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Open Middle Problems – EZMath Blog
I love a good Open Middle problem, and so do my students. You can find many good problems at the Open Middle site. Below are some Open Middle problems that I have created for my students. Please feel free to use them in your classroom. Please do not use them in any products you wish…
06:25 PM - Aug 17, 2023
It's Monday. Time for another #openmiddle problem. How many ways can you make this one work? What does a student need to know in order to strategize for this 8th grade math problem?
#iteachmath
#middleschoolmath
#iteachmath
#middleschoolmath
01:52 PM - Aug 14, 2023
Sharing some of the best strategies I have implemented over the years to reduce my own anxiety and keep my work at work. Would love to hear yours as well.
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04:48 PM - Aug 10, 2023
2 Threaded Spouts
Hi! I teach middle school math and am entering my 27th year. I have a project up for a mobile supply cart with bins they would be perfect for my room. It’s 1/2 way funded but would love some more exposure and help. Any RT appreciated. @Barbara68 https://www.donorschoose.o...
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Need for Speed | DonorsChoose project by Mrs. Fitzhugh
Help me give my students storage bins and a mobile cart. My classroom is a hub for learning for my middle school math kids! We learn a lot at an accelerated pace and we love to have different supplies at our disposal. This student center will have all...
11:41 AM - Aug 08, 2023
Time to share another #openmiddle Monday math problem. I'm not sure if I'm good at making these, but I sure like to. This time I was thinking about proportional relationships.
11:56 AM - Aug 07, 2023
Last year I started implementing Peter Liljedahl's "Building Thinking Classroom" teaching strategies in my middle school math classes. This summer I reflected on how it went, and what I need to improve on for next school year.
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02:47 PM - Aug 06, 2023
Do you know an exemplary K-6th grade STEM teacher in your school? Nominate them for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (#PAEMST) today! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our nation’s greatest educators! https://paemst.nsf.gov/
09:27 PM - Aug 04, 2023
Just compiled my list of the best math-related board games that I like to play in my class. Sometimes the kids just need a game day, you know?
#iteachmath
#mathematics
#middleschool
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#iteachmath
#mathematics
#middleschool
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Great Math Board Games – EZMath Blog
One of my favorite things to do is play a good board game. Sitting around a table with a group of friends, a variety of drinks and snacks within arm's reach, attempting to vanquish a common foe, or destroy your best buddy, is pretty great. In the past 20 years I don't think I've had&h..
03:06 PM - Aug 04, 2023
Need a few web-based math games your students can play when they are finished with the main task? Here are four of my favorites.
#middleschoolmath
#iteachmath
#MathTeacher
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#middleschoolmath
#iteachmath
#MathTeacher
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Web Based Games – EZMath Blog
Ever needed a few math games to have at the ready for your students who finish a (what you thought was challenging) task quickly, or are ready for a greater challenge? Below are some of my favorite web based math games that middle school students are able to play in my classroom. Each of them&hellip..
12:25 PM - Aug 03, 2023
What do you do when your math lesson is clearly over, but you still have a few minutes left in class? Avoid the "herd of children waiting at the door" fiasco and try these quick math games instead!
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The Lesson Is Over, But Class Is Not. Now What? – EZMath Blog
Back in middle school the best day ever was when one of my teachers would wheel out the cathode ray TV and VCR combo on a wheely cart and pop in a sweet VHS tape. Time to turn my brain off and coast for an hour. Unless it was Bill Nye the Science Guy, I…
01:55 PM - Aug 02, 2023
It's August and school is disturbingly close to being back in session. Is your classroom ready? What things should be in your classroom on day one that might not be so obvious?
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07:28 PM - Aug 01, 2023
New Open Middle problem for this week. How many ways can you make this statement true?
12:55 PM - Jul 31, 2023
