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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%...
Juliana Tapper
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Effective Weekly Formative Assessment in Math
My first year of teaching went a little like this… Direct instruction, worksheet, homework. Students off task during worksheet time. No...
Juliana Tapper
Sep 7, 20212 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Aug 30, 20214 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Part 3: Resources About Unfinished Learning in Mathematics
Has this been a great series about planning for unfinished learning in mathematics or what? Let’s get caught up. In part 1, I covered my...
Juliana Tapper
Jul 5, 20213 min read
Part 2: Resources About Unfinished Learning in Mathematics
Welcome back to part 2 of the 3 part series on unfinished learning in mathematics! In case you missed it, be sure to start with part 1...
Juliana Tapper
Jun 28, 20215 min read
What Secondary Teachers Want In Their Math PD (2021 version)
“When am I ever going to use this?” is a question every math teacher has faced, but it’s also a question a lot of math teachers ask after...
Juliana Tapper
Jun 9, 20213 min read
Part 1: Resources About Unfinished Learning in Mathematics
Welcome to the 3 part blog series, Planning for Unfinished Learning in Mathematics for 21-22… and how we can bridge the gap! The...
Juliana Tapper
May 17, 20213 min read
5 Fun Quadratic Functions Activities
The quadratic equations unit was my absolute favorite unit to teach (jump to tip #5 if you want to know why)! Quadratic functions are...
Juliana Tapper
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Top 3 Virtual Math Manipulatives
Whether we are teaching virtually or enforcing social distancing in our classroom, our students are going to need math manipulatives in...
Juliana Tapper
Feb 26, 20212 min read
How to Copy, Edit, and Combine Desmos Math Teacher Activities (hint: it’s really easy)
Desmos is an incredible math tech resource to use for math technology in the classroom. If you haven’t checked out desmos as a math...
Juliana Tapper
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Feb 8, 20213 min read
Desmos for Beginners: Favorite 5 Features
Whether we’re teaching virtually or in-person or hybrid this year, one thing is true: We’re all relying on and using technology more than...
Juliana Tapper
Feb 2, 20213 min read
5 Best Teacher Blogs in January 2021
Wondering what's inspiring me this month? Check out these 5 amazing teacher blogs specific for special educators and math teachers grades...
Juliana Tapper
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Jan 8, 20215 min read
3 Classroom Culture Activities
Tell me if you can relate… It’s winter break. You are exhausted. Your year is halfway done. You want to take some time to reset your...
Juliana Tapper
Dec 14, 20204 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Nov 30, 20204 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Oct 12, 20201 min read
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...
Juliana Tapper
Oct 5, 20201 min read
5 Recorded Video Assignment Prompts
If you're teaching remotely, have you seen your students' faces? One of my client districts I support as a math intervention specialist...
Juliana Tapper
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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