The level of apathy towards math is only increasing as each year passes and it’s up to us as teachers to make math class more… Read More »20 Math Critical Thinking Questions to Ask in Class Tomorrow
I get roasted by my high school students way more often than I’d like to admit. There is one time it doesn’t bother me too… Read More »5 Tips for Increasing Mathematical Reasoning with Error Analysis
We need to talk about “old math” vs. “new math” for a hot second. “New math”, in fact, does not exist. Math is math. It… Read More »Why Problem Solving in Math Is Not One Size Fits All
Let me guess… Your administrators are telling you that you need to start assessing your students on “21st century skills” and adding real life applications… Read More »How to Use Real Life Applications of Math To Get Your Students Thinking Critically
“This is math class, not English. Why are we writing in math?” Here’s my short answer to this question. My goal as a math… Read More »4 Ways Writing in Math Can Increase Critical Thinking Skills
So you’ve done some work with word problems in your class and your students still don’t know where to start… Here’s what I’ve noticed with… Read More »How to Teach Problem Solving for Mathematics
