Bringing Joy & Creativity to Math
By: Ashley Tewes, Chippewa Middle School Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 There is nothing greater in teaching than witnessing students
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#MCTMDuluth 2019 Spring Conference Recap
Jessica Breur – MCTM Social Media Editor The MCTM Spring Conference was a huge success with great speakers, amazing sessions,
Continue readingResist the Urge!
So this is the time of year that we as teachers start thinking…. “MCA testing season”….is the panic setting in?
Continue readingTakeaways from Robert Berry’s Presentation At Osseo
Robert Berry, current president of NCTM, came to Osseo Area Schools in November to talk to elementary, middle school, and
Continue readingThe Coach, The Novice and the Expert
by Barb Everhart beRealCoach.com On November 15, 2018, Barb Everhart presented The Coach, The Novice and the Expert at MDE
Continue readingEmpowering the Little People
I was lucky enough to present at and attend the Regional Conference that was held in Kansas City the first
Continue readingWhy “CONNECT”?
On a rainy October Friday during my first year teaching, despite spending my day around 100 excitable scholars and caring
Continue readingSpreading Some Desmos Love
17 years. That is how long I have been teaching for. When, I think back to how I learned math,
Continue reading“I do” or “You do”?
By Margaret Williams, MCTM VP Elementary Please take a moment to answer this question: What are your beliefs about teaching
Continue readingWhen am I ever going to use this?
A student asked me the week before winter break, “Ms. Rice, when are we ever going to use y=mx+b?” If
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