Make Your Own Whiteboard Tables. In the spring of 2015 I received brand new square tables for my classroom and turned the tops into whiteboard tables. It was a game-changer that I stole from Reuben Hoffman. Early iteration of my 10 tables. 8221; questions from students. That can be cut to size.

Below is a page I wrote 15 years ago for the Exploring Calculus with the Geometer Sketchpad Summer Institute. Was thinking about it before going to Exeter in June. Take A Walk on the Random Side.

Earlier this week, as part of a larger workshop on mathematics and technology, I gave an introduction to Twitter as a digital collaboration playground for educators.

Fun missions and prompts, Starting April 18, 2015. Check out the Math Twitter Blogosphere representing at NCTM! Thanks to everyone who visited the booth. Like the Explore MTBoS Facebook Page. Like the Explore MTBoS Facebook Page. MTBoS Booth at NCTM Boston. Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Jo Boaler on Having a Growth Mindset for Learning. Originally posted on The MathEd Out Podcast. Boaler is involved in promoting mathematics education reform and equitable mathematics classrooms. She is the CEO and co-founder of Youcubed.

Why Bother With Percent Anyway? The Mathematics of Hungry Cats. Why Bother With Percent Anyway? After just wading into the basic idea of percent, I wrote this short story to help illustrate the benefits and power of using a standard reference frame to describe and compare fractional quantities. My number rockets made a few quick.

I was also able to reflect each day on what went well or not so well, which, in my eyes is extremely important. Basically, I am trying to say I am happy with all the improvements I made throughout the year. Ok, I have to co.

And felt compelled to post for a few reasons. Last school year I started teaching a new-to-me course called Theory of Knowledge.

Using the art of teaching to highlight learning. All the Crayons in the Box. Take a look at your crayon box this week. Learn how to appreciate and enjoy all of your crayons. Because without a full box, life would not be as beautiful. Now that I have a few years of teaching under my belt, I think back to that first year and realize how much I actually did not know. I was clueless! How often do we allow our students, and ourselves, to reflect back on our progress and grow.

Saturday, December 31, 2016. I like to set up an exploration of 3-D shapes at the beginning of the unit on volume and surface area. Last spring I set up six stations using the outdoor courtyard of our school and the students enjoyed hands on explorations of 3-D shapes in the sunshine.