MN Math Tweeter of the Month
I found all of his answers to my questions very thoughtful and interesting, and I wanted to share them all. So rather than giving you a summary of his responses, enjoy Andy Pethan…uncut.
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Rubik’s Cube Lending Program
The part that I want to share with you is they have a lending library of Rubik’s cubes. I signed up at the conference to have a set of 36 Rubik’s cubes sent to my district for me to use on loan.
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… but what about a hashtag for when you need to connect with your Minnesota Tweeps in June for Summer networking? Or in February when you need a Winter pickup from your local math minded online colleagues?
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Did Sara Vanderwerf get you signed up for Twitter during the MCTM Spring Conference? Wondering who to follow to get some great ideas for your classroom and connect with? Look no further than Becky Rahm ( @beckyrahm ).
Continue reading#MCTMequity – A Call To Action
As I enter my second and last year as MCTM’s President, I feel drawn to come before you as a white woman who has worked in a large urban school district for 25 years to say I have a lot to learn.
Continue readingCalculators on the MCA
The calculators used on the MCA are available online for use in classrooms or on homework. To take advantage of the free online calculator, visit the PearsonAccess Next websites shown.
Continue readingMy Arduino Adventure
Each year I try to introduce new technology that requires coding into my middle school STEM class. In researching what’s out there in the “maker/tinkerer” world, I was attracted to the Arduino as a means to “ignite” my STEM students about coding and electronics.
Continue readingBalancing the fear of ALL with the pursuit of ALL
This article is part 6 of an 8 article series highlighting 8 words in the MCTM Mission Statement highlighting the word ‘ALL’.
Continue readingNumber Routine, Number Talk or Problem String?
The terms number routine, number talk, and problem string, are often used interchangeably. Recently I have been wondering is there a difference? And if so, how would I describe it and when should I use one over the other?
Continue readingSurprises in My First Year of Teaching
However, as the students and I began working together, I realized all the classes I had taken, books I had read, and planning I had done still could not possibly prepare me for unique situations I would face (these are unpredictable 12 and 13-year-olds after all!)
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