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Book Review Of Motivation Matters And Interest Counts, Cassie Gannett Jan 2021

Book Review Of Motivation Matters And Interest Counts, Cassie Gannett

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

This book review of Motivation Matters and Interest Counts, written by by James A. Middleton and Amanda Jansen, yields insights for educators looking for ways to engage students in learning mathematics.


Mathematical Modeling: Part 1 Of Series, Catherine Martin Jan 2021

Mathematical Modeling: Part 1 Of Series, Catherine Martin

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

The Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Mathematical Modeling Education (GAIMME), released in April 2016, provides specific guidance and support to teachers as they incorporate the practice of mathematical modeling into classroom instruction.


Arcs: Activities With Rigor And Coherence, Janet Oien Jan 2021

Arcs: Activities With Rigor And Coherence, Janet Oien

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

ARCs are Activities with Rigor and Coherence. They integrate a wide array of resources from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to optimize opportunities for learning.


How I See Addition Facts, Jason Zimba Jan 2021

How I See Addition Facts, Jason Zimba

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

At a "Saturday School," work with flashcards is customized to a student’s current state of mastery.


Committing To Equity: Going Beyond Teaching Mathematics, Nora Ramirez Jan 2021

Committing To Equity: Going Beyond Teaching Mathematics, Nora Ramirez

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

There are many actions that can impact the goal of achieving equity in—and access to—school mathematics. A few actions are presented, some not often addressed, because one might not think them directly related to the teaching and learning of mathematics.


Math Discourse, Joanie Funderburk Jan 2021

Math Discourse, Joanie Funderburk

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

Meaningful mathematical discourse can serve to build shared understanding of mathematical ideas.


Connecting Algebra To Geometry: A Transition Summer Camp For At-Risk Students, Mary E. Pilgrim, John Bloemker Jan 2021

Connecting Algebra To Geometry: A Transition Summer Camp For At-Risk Students, Mary E. Pilgrim, John Bloemker

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

The authors share how they designed curriculum for a summer algebra camp, for eighth graders in a district serving high proportions of Latino students. They discuss the impact the algebra camp had on students’ confidence in mathematics and mathematical ability.


Nctm 2015 Summer High School Institute, Jennifer Perego, Mary E. Pilgrim Jan 2021

Nctm 2015 Summer High School Institute, Jennifer Perego, Mary E. Pilgrim

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

NCTM’s 2015 High School Interactive Institute engaged teachers in learning opportunities to promote effective mathematics teaching. Through keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and facilitated task discussion groups, teachers reflected on current and best practices, participated in classroom-ready lessons, and collaborate with other educators.


Why Zombies Love Me: Shifting Mathematical Mindsets, Stephanie Hammes Jan 2021

Why Zombies Love Me: Shifting Mathematical Mindsets, Stephanie Hammes

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

An elementary teacher shares how a year of mindset lessons and messages impacted students’ mathematics experiences.


President's Message, Joanie Funderburk Jan 2021

President's Message, Joanie Funderburk

Colorado Mathematics Teacher

Avoid temptation to keep students from experiencing struggle. Promote students’ productive struggle, by providing rich tasks and problems for students to engage with, anticipating student difficulties, and planning questions and supports.