Why I Stopped Criticizing Common Core Math

Common Core Math Standards in Action Truth About Common Core The Common Core Savvy Quiz Bottom line, implementation of Common Core Math Standards is key. If we don’t take the…

Math is More Than a Numbers Game

…to read and understand the language of mathematics than on the ability to perform mathematics computation. In other words … Math is more than a numbers game. Years ago, standardized…

Task Card Talk: 6 Strategies to Boost Learning

…of these “task card talk” strategies. Pairs Solve & Compare Students work with a partner to solve problems or answer questions on task cards. They compare and discuss their answers…

Solving the Hand Raising Problem

…that receives a large number of responses, I’ll compile the best answers to create a helpful blog post. That way your great ideas won’t get lost in Facebook land!  …

25 Bulletin Boards You Can Keep Up All Year

…some terrific ideas. I compiled the answers and removed duplicate responses, but I could not narrow the list down to any less than 25! Luckily you’ll only need one or…

20 Tips for Motivating Gifted Kids to THINK!

…(if that makes sense). Mary Moncus – We do team competitions. My gifted kids are very competitive and working in small groups they can help and motivate each other. Pam…

Going Marbles for STEM Hands-on Learning

…Classrooms Community with a $500 donation AND 20 Marble Run Super Set kits to give to teachers in our community! Laura and I are so appreciative of this level of…

Investigating Condensation and the Water Cycle

…cups and dried them completely before starting over. Photos by Amy Candler, www.amycandler.com   Create a Plastic Wrap Barrier – The first method was to repeat the experiment and cover…