Depth 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).
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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.
Continue readingWelcome to August!!
As we look at heading back to school, establishing your classroom community is key to setting the tone for the entire year. Jo Boaler provides a framework for norms for the mathematics classroom with seven norms.
Continue reading5 Ways to Include Yourself in the Online Math Community – Without Being on Twitter
Over the last year or 2 I’ve accepted the fact that there is a rather large subset of educators that love the #MTBoS resources I send out as links or share at sessions I lead, but they are not even close to ready to join twitter. This post is for you.
Continue readingSummer Homework for Math Teachers – 5 Websites You Need to Spend an Hour at and Steal Amazing Resources for Your Classroom This Fall.
So this summer I am spending 1 hour at each of the 5 websites below. I have 8 word docs (one for each unit I teach) ready to add all the resources I find. You can organize what you find any way you like. Join me in doing some teacher summer homework and search these sites with me.
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