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Book Review Of Motivation Matters And Interest Counts, Cassie Gannett
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.