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Low & No Cost Math PBL Resources

Problem Based Learning and Project Based Learning seem to be all the rage these days in Math Education. I'm going to be really honest....

Just In Time Math Intervention

Maybe you’ve been asked to teach a middle school math intervention or RTI class or an intervention math class for high school. Maybe...

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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...

How To Have High Expectations Of Students Who Are Multiple Grade Levels Behind In Math

I think most of us remember learning about the Pygmalion Effect in our teacher education classes. Here’s a refresher in case you need it…...

Math Teaching Textbooks - A guide for 6-12th teachers

DISCLAIMER: I have not been offered nor have I received any compensation for this post or the recommendations I share. None of the links...

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...

Graphing Linear Equations - 5 Activities Students Love!

Graphing calculator or no graphing calculator, that is the question (these days)! The teachers I support in my client work are constantly...

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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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...