Not too long ago, my math block started the same way every day: students walked in, grabbed their notebooks, and started a warm-up. Some finished quickly. Others...
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Supporting students during the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR testing starts long before the actual test day. This includes understanding what...
Classroom Instruction, Instructional Coaching, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
Redefine Math Education with Building Thinking Classrooms
Reflecting on my early education, I remember math class as a place where we were expected to sit in neat rows, focus solely on our own papers, and strictly apply the...
Classroom Instruction, Instructional Coaching, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
The 5 Strands of Mathematical Proficiency
What is Mathematical Proficiency? How do you define mathematical proficiency? Had I been asked this question early in my teaching career, I might have defined it as the...
Classroom Instruction, Instructional Coaching, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Math
Some of the consistent difficulties that ALL educators are confronted with include challenging behaviors and decreased motivation. It can be overwhelming to think these...
Across Texas, school leaders are deep in the work of reviewing STAAR results, reflecting on where their campuses are, and asking, “What do we do next?” This data moment...
So, you’ve decided to pursue a career in teaching but haven’t earned your certification yet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many aspiring educators begin their journey...
Learning breaks can be difficult for children. The longer the break, the more learning loss occurs. Research on “summer slide” or “summer lag” shows that children can...
February is a month to celebrate love, history, and connection in the classroom. This month’s Book Talk features heartfelt Valentine’s Day stories and powerful books...
Each year, Texas requires students to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The STAAR is based on state curriculum standards in the core...