Recently, I spent a day with K-6 teachers exploring the why and how of using math tools in their classrooms. The “why” is easy! Years of research indicate students gain deeper conceptual understanding when they have teachers who engage in…
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“Core” Ideas to Follow
When looking for math activities, information, or new ideas I have a few “core” people I follow. Here is the short list:
Write? That’s Right!
Most of you know me as the math girl and that is absolutely true, but….before I was the math girl, I was the word girl. I like to joke that I am a word”smith” but it isn’t a joke. I…
Is Faster Really Better?
“It’s not complicated, faster is better!” If you believe the AT&T commercials faster is always better and for years we have taught math using that same theory! We taught procedures and gave daily timed math facts tests to ensure students…
CGI and the Common Core: How Do They Connect
Recently I attended the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Conference. While at KATM, I presented Cognitively Guided Instruction and the Common Core: How do they Connect? I began the discussion with background information on CGI. Cognitively Guided Instruction is…
Common Core Math: How “Deep” Do We Go
Rigor is a word receiving a lot of attention in regards to the common core state standards. So what does it mean in terms of teaching and learning? The 8 mathematical practices and the college and career readiness standards give…
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Common Core Math Resources
It’s a Friday evening and I have just drifted off into the loveliest dream. I am the young and beautiful Julie Andrews falling for the dashing Christopher Plummer on the movie set of my favorite musical, “The Sound of Music”. …
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