April 2021 Recap
As this month comes to a close, I can’t help but think of a quote by the Dalai Lama, “Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.”
In my series this month (videos below), I talk about some commonly used math terms and how each person may interpret them differently. Using such terms in conversations without clarifying the word or phrase can make for a very time-consuming and confusing discussion. That’s why I can’t stress how important it is to take the time not only to communicate what a term means to you but to ask what that same term means to the person you’re talking to. This can save you from headaches while also creating a space where we’re welcoming to one another’s opinions.
I know that you’re giving everything you can to your schools right now, leaving very little time to read through emails and blogs. For Almy Education’s last April blog post, I’ve recapped all of our April communications (newsletters, blogs, emails, etc.), all in one centralized location.
From the blog
Talking in math
Talking in the mathematics classroom is an essential skill for students. But HOW do we get students to talk math with one another? What steps can we take to support discussion in the mathematics classroom?
start with the end in mind
In a recent article in the Chronicle for Higher Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education president Brian Rosenberg challenges higher education to create real change while addressing the current crisis. His suggestion is, to begin with, the goal.
Assessing Pbl
When students are engaged in project-based learning, the classroom becomes an active community.. Students are using mathematics practices, talking, and working together to solve problems and complete complex tasks.
Graphs in the World
In the News
The Essence of Critical Thinking Is Testing Claims With Evidence
Teaching: After the Pandemic, What Innovations Are Worth Keeping?
Growth Mindset’ Linked to Higher Test Scores, Student Well-Being in Global Study
Don’t ‘Make the Math Classroom a Project-Based-Learning-Free Zone’
Quick Takes with Kathleen Almy
What do we mean by scale?
What do we mean by developmental math?
What do we mean by pathways?
What do we mean by co-requisites?
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