You, We, I, CCSS Style--Factoring

Who can resist this picture? Yeah, I drew it. YOU: The kids thought that was pretty funny. I gave them one minute to write any questions they have about the math they would be using in their INB's. I took

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Why Puzzles Are Important

My 14 year old daughter is an amazing test taker. She missed one week of school last April due to the flu, missing almost the entire unit on writing equations of lines in 8th grade Algebra. My trying to teach

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...engagement. That is what I am being asked for in regard to asking students questions. I am very aware who is engaged and absorbing information, formulating a plan, or completely out in la-la land. If the person who is out

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When Good Questions Lead The Way

I could have asked this: There are 54 countries (most of the time) in Africa. There are 196 (mas or menos) countries in the World. What percent of the World's countries are African? Instead I asked this "What percent of

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A Good Bad Day and Nailing A Percent Lesson

I wasn't in that great of shape Friday morning. An unsettled night sleep made for a potentially groggy day. Ever have one of those? And yet I managed quite well. Amazing what a brainstorm at 2am will do for a

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What Is the Appropriate Consequence For Being a Poopy Head in Class?

So when I apply for my dream job, I may have to change the title of this post. BTW, I dedicate this post to Fawn, I hope she is okay if I use Poopy in my post. At our high

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