How Guided Notes Have Failed Our Students

3 months ago
Miss Kuiper

Guided notes strive to help students better learn and participate in math class. But what if they are actually hurting…

The Importance of “When Done” Tasks for Fast Finishers

3 months ago

For me, one of the most dreaded questions from a student is “What do I do now?” In today’s episode,…

80. Erase Apathy by using Whiteboards in your Math Class

3 months ago

Did you know that whiteboards can increase student participation and reduce math anxiety? Check out my favorite ways to use…

79. Upgrade Turn and Talk to Musical Partners

4 months ago

Have you done a “turn and talk” with your students? How did it go? Getting students to talk academically can…

78. One Minute Hack to Get Students Prepared for Class

4 months ago

The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as the school year progresses. Here's my 1-minute…

77. Skip Traditional Math Warmups and Do This Instead

4 months ago

Traditional math warmups can waste precious time. Making the switch to these math adjacent tasks will boost student confidence and…

76. Building Teams in Your Math Class from Day 1

4 months ago

Using teams in your classroom sounds great, but how do you actually get that ball rolling? Here are 3 things…

75. The 5 Pillars of an Effective Math Classroom

4 months ago

Moving into this new school year, we all want to have an effective math classroom. But how do we do…

How to Celebrate Pi Day in Middle School

5 months ago

How should you celebrate pi day in middle school? Especially on a teacher's budget! Here's everything I do on Pi…

Ep 72. Addressing “New Math” with Middle School Parents

1 year ago

"Why has math changed? This isn't how I learned it!" Grownups ask me that every year at conference! In today’s…