In Part 1 of this article series, I suggested helping students to develop a new definition of “smartness” in mathematics. In Part 2, I  presented some strategies that parents can implement both at home and with the support of their high schooler’s mathematics teacher. Again, these strategies require little to no advanced mathematical background, put they produce […]
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5 Things Every Teacher Needs to Know About Common Core
Every time  teachers are bombarded by a new instruction initiative by our principal, district office or state leaders it’s generally meet with an eye roll, a deep sigh accompanied by us muttering,”I’m already doing this in my classroom.”  Then we continue to do what we’ve always done–teach to the standards of our state. Teachers are […]