Constructing Viable Arguments and NOT Critiquing The Reasoning of Others, Yet

I am still so catching the teachable moments. I am happy and annoyed that the CCSS chatter won't shut up in my head every minute of my teaching day. I know I can do better. I need to get the

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First Day Conversation Stall...

My first day bell ringer for Algebra 2 came from Fawn Nyugen's lovely site, http://www.visualpatterns.org/: (Her's looks WAY more professional): I gave the students quiet time. Then opened the conversation to the entire class: I was a bit flummoxed when no

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A Beautiful 2013-2014

We are out here rocking the Blogosphere! Just because I am teaching Advanced Algebra this year, doesn't mean I am going ignore my MS peeps. Love you Guys/Gals! Linking up with Julie Reulbach for Sunday Funday Goals and Changes for

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First Day HS Activities Linky Party

I am linking up with Carol at Real and irrational who is inviting High School Teachers to add to her First Day Activities for High School Math Teachers. ( This is really kicking my butt to remember all the years! I have

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