C.A.R.E.S. Math Achievement Framework™ For Students Who Struggle
Math has long been the most failed subject in middle school and high school. According to Ron Schachter's work, Solving Our Algebra...
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Juliana Tapper
- Apr 7, 2022
- 2 min
Case Study: How Sarah went from loathing to loving teaching repeater algebra 1 students
It’s natural to wonder, “is this workshop going to be worth my time and money?” Especially math professional development. You might be...
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Juliana Tapper
- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
3 Amazing Mathematics Professional Development for Teachers
I’ve taught math at three different high schools. I’ve attended some amazing professional development for math teachers, and I’ve also...
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Juliana Tapper
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
5 Math Instructional Strategies
My first year of teaching was a rude awakening. I was teaching Math Intervention and Algebra 1 in South Central Los Angeles and while I...
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Juliana Tapper
- Feb 25, 2022
- 4 min
5 Research Based Math Instructional Strategies
Not only have I myself been a high school math intervention and Algebra 1 teacher at three Title 1 schools, but I’ve observed well over...
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Juliana Tapper
- Feb 22, 2022
- 4 min
Math Instructional Strategies
Let me share a bit about my first year of teaching with you. Year 1 was a rude awakening. I was teaching Math Intervention and Algebra 1...
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Juliana Tapper
- Jan 16, 2022
- 4 min
Should "I do, We do, You do" in math?
This might just be one of my most polarizing blog posts. And if I’m being honest, I feel very vulnerable sharing my opinion here. The...
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Juliana Tapper
- Jan 9, 2022
- 6 min
Cold Call Strategy
Tired of blank stares when you ask students to complete a math activity after you’ve taught the concepts? I was too. My first year...
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Juliana Tapper
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
5 Tips For Teaching Math Virtually
So you've just found out you're going to be teaching virtually again. You're in the right place! Whether you loved the distance learning...
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Juliana Tapper
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Math Instructional Strategies: Notice and Wonder
I’m going to tell you a quick story from my fifth year in the classroom... I had a 12th grader in my remedial integrated math 1 class...
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Juliana Tapper
- Oct 19, 2021
- 3 min
5 Math Strategies for Struggling Students
Helping students who struggle with math is my passion. I became a math teacher not because of my love for mathematics, but because as a...
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Juliana Tapper
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Helping Students To Stop Failing Math
In the teacher groups I’m a part of, I keep seeing comments come up about the high amount of students failing math. Comments like, “80%...
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Juliana Tapper
- Aug 30, 2021
- 4 min
Formative Assessment in Math
About a decade ago I was a Math Teacher on Special Assignment at a large urban school district. The math subject area coordinator took me...
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Juliana Tapper
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Why Classroom Culture Matters For Students Who Struggle With Math
I personally feel the first week of school is the most important week of teaching. The community you create your first week will impact...
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Juliana Tapper
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
8 Systems of Equations Activities (& Classroom Tips)
Systems of equations was always one of my favorite units to teach because of the opportunity for real world applications. But it can also...
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Juliana Tapper
- Jan 8, 2021
- 5 min
Students Struggling with Math? 10 Math Intervention Strategies
“Math strategies for struggling learners.” Have you googled that phrase? It can feel hopeless when we as teachers have a deep desire for...
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Juliana Tapper
- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
The #1 Math Discourse Activity
Have you ever been ridiculously excited to try something in your classroom after attending a conference? Back in 2015 I went to the...
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Juliana Tapper
- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min
Hybrid Math Class Engagement Activity
Keeping students engaged in the hybrid model definitely has unique challenges. As a math intervention specialist, I've been providing...
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Juliana Tapper
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
2 Math Engagement Strategies
I recently facilitated a math workshop for one of clients as a math intervention specialist that maxed out my zoom capacity at 100...
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Juliana Tapper
- Sep 7, 2020
- 4 min
How to Introduce Desmos to Your Intervention Math Class
I’m most passionate about supporting intervention math teachers and providing math teaching strategies for students with disabilities,...
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