Open Questions – The importance of good questioning in the classroom
One of the most powerful actions a math teacher can take is asking good questions and allowing time for students
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Elementary teachers, have you explored Mathigon.org?
Mathigon is a free favorite in my elementary classes. While many of the features are aimed at older students, there
Continue readingBuilding a Thinking Classroom Together: January
From Bethany, “I have tried Check Your Understanding Questions, but NONE of my students are doing them. How do you
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From Bethany, “My students aren’t working well together in groups. Some take over and do everything while the others watch.
Continue reading10 Takeaways from NCTM Los Angeles
I was able to attend the NCTM Los Angeles conference September 28- October 1st with a travel grant through ICME
Continue readingBuilding a Thinking Classroom Together: November
From Becky R. in Southern Minnesota, I understand the idea of visible random grouping. What is the best way to
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