When I later read his blog post about it.

Teaching, math, teaching math. The first was this ignite talk. On mathematical structure that has helped me to learn an enormous amount about that practice standard, and have continued working on since then. The second interesting moment happened after PCMI.

These are my exploits and thoughts as I try to rediscover my passion and purpose. Saturday, June 13, 2015. Four years ago, I received a call from the personnel department at my district letting me know that, after several years of teaching high school students, I would be moving to the Junior High School to teach 8th grade mathematics. I made my class my own.

8211; basically means standing versus sitting in groups and writing on desks. 8211; permanent surfaces would include poster paper and worksheets, where marks are more permanent, whereas non-permanent surfaces would include chalk or dry erase boards.

Mister, is this right? PLAY WITH YOUR MATH. I really enjoyed myself, and I think I got a lot out of it. One session in particular gave me the final push I needed to change my teaching in three significant ways.

Trying to change attitudes and perceptions about math, one middle schooler at a time. Daily Dose of Teaching Awesome. From Grant Wiggins and I knew I had to make this finally happen. So I put in for a sub, my principal made me a class schedule, and there I was, back in 8. Where was I? Oh yes, my class schedule.

Always Improving The Way I Teach. Coin Perimeter 3 Act Task. The Day I Looked For Another Job. You must have lots of patience. You must have worked really hard for your graduate degrees! Modified Color By Number.

Within moments of being introduced to the Verso App, I saw a natural connection with English, social studies and science. I immediately emailed a few colleagues who teach those subjects and with in a week Verso based lessons were planned and carried out. I feel blessed because I work with teachers who are willing to test out ideas. Thank you Kathryn, Jeannie and Steve! Teacher testimonial from Jeannie.

I teach 8th-grade math in Boston. In my classroom, we engage in mathematical thinking every day. Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Day 4 - Refine Your Strategy. Day 18 - Whiteboard Task. Day 27 - Follow Up. Day 30 - Refine Your Strategy.