Using PowerPoint to Teach Geometry
I will be honest. I have never been a big fan of teaching math with a PowerPoint presentation. It seemed old-fashioned and disingenuous. I knew
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Task Cards in the Secondary Math Classroom
Learn all about task cards in the secondary classroom. Read about what they are, how to use them, ways to store them, and much more!
Teaching in a Pandemic: A Mid-Year Update
This summer, one of my goals was to make the best of things. (You can check out my blog post about it, here!) It’s been
Geometry Interactive Notebooks
INTERACTIVE: 1. mutually or reciprocally active involving the actions or input of a user Technically, note-writing, in general, is interactive. Teacher talks. Student writes. But
Interactive Notebooks for Student Success
Learning math can be tricky. One main goal for teachers is to set students up for success. Make it more than a goal. Make it
Second Semester Chaos
Suggestions for Surviving the Second Semester Chaos The beginning of the second semester can be so chaotic. It is not generally as stressful as the
Eight Tech Tools High School Teachers Need in Their Toolbox
*This list of eight tech tools for teachers supports those exploring distance teaching. It provides a variety of tech solutions without the overwhelm.* …And just
Rhythms of Summer 2020
Rhythms of Summer life and lessons from a teacher’s summer of 2020 Summers are usually a pretty busy time around here but in the
How to Help Students Master Integers
How to Help Students Master Integers As a 7th grade teacher, it was always so frustrating to see students leave my classroom without truly mastering
Investigating Angles Created by Lines Cut by a Transversal
Lines cut by a transversal is a pivotal concept in geometry. This post discusses the importance and gives a strategy for conceptual understanding as opposed