10 Minnesota Math Teacher Blogs
Here are some of my favorite Minnesota Math Teacher Bloggers. You need to follow each of their blogs. They all have some fantastic things to say. (In no particular order)
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Math Lettering
I organized a professional development day this summer and had to make signs to point people in the right direction. As an overachiever, I had to make them mathy.
Continue readingLearning Basic Single-Digit Combinations (Facts): Developing Important Ideas in Mathematics; Part II – Developing Number Strings to Build Derived Strategies
This month, I would like to concentrate on ways to develop number strings with students. Multiplication will be featured as the operation around which these number strings can be formed.
Continue readingDepth of Knowledge (DOK) Examples with Shared Context
The following examples were compiled to demonstrate one way depth of knowledge (DOK) levels I, II, and III may be displayed in a test item (question).
Continue reading$$$$ Available for MN Math Teachers
Cutler Scholarships Available for Middle Grade Teachers and Teacher Incentive Grants Available from MCTM
Continue readingHow to Connect with Minnesota Math Teachers and Resources.
There are 4 great ways to keep up with mathematics news and math resources in Minnesota.
Continue readingProfessional Learning and Networking in an Online Environment
There has been an amazing transformation that has taken place in both professional learning and networking in mathematics teaching and learning.
Continue readingMy 5 Favorite “Which One Doesn’t Belong” Images
Narrowing down to just 5 favorite Which One Doesn’t Belong images was difficult. Not only are there a wealth of resources on the site, following @WODBMath and #wodb on Twitter, and this Google folder expands your options to even more treasures.
Continue readingLearning Basic Single-Digit Combinations (Facts): Developing Important Ideas in Mathematics; Part I – The Case
This is the first in a series of articles that proposes a different instructional approach and purpose for becoming fluent in recalling basic single-digit combinations in all four operations.
Continue readingBuilding Classroom Community
So as we get started on this new school year, work as a school to support each other in the development of your school community. Look to your colleagues to improve your skills and share ideas.
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