Even though the temperature outside is still in the high 90s, we all know the beginning of the school year is almost upon us. As a Calculus teacher, there sometimes feels as if there is little change from one year to the next,…
August is here and that can only mean one thing – the first day of school is right around the corner. No more leisurely days spent watching the kids play in the yard or planning trips to the beach and/…
Let’s face it, getting students excited about and engaged in math is sometimes easier said than done. But it is also crucially important! Students engaged during math class increase their attention and focus, leading to a more meaningful classroom experience,…
3 Tips for Finishing the (Toughest) School Year Ever Give Yourself a Break. We tell our students all the time “Don’t be so hard on yourself, everything is going to be okay.” Let’s take that advice we give to our…
Remote learning is well underway and, if you are like me, you have realized that teaching math online is much more work than in-person learning. Teaching math already required a great deal of planning but teaching math either with a…
It is July and that means teachers are already thinking about the upcoming school year (and have been for quite some time). While us teachers are in back-to-school mode right after the 4th of July most years, this upcoming school…