Math Teachers Chatboard

Aug 21, 2015

"Over 80 percent of what teachers consider to be discipline problems have nothing to do with discipline." ~Harry K. Wong

Read about procedures and routines you can teach and reinforce that will help establish a smooth-running instructional environment.

HS Common Core

by Richard Schiller

Aug 20, 2015

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Maths AS level results UK

by Jan Kingsley

Aug 18, 2015

Have you any feedback regarding Maths AS results this year compared to last year in your school?

The First 5 Minutes [of class] are Critical

Aug 17, 2015

When a teacher abdicates structuring a classroom,structure is left to the student. - Harry K. Wong

What the teacher does in the first five minutes of class determines the effectiveness of the remainder of the session. Are you implementing these important practices? (Click below to read the article)

searching for a job online

by secondary school maths teacher

Aug 15, 2015

I was wondering if there is an opportunity for teachers of mathematics to find an online teaching job. My desire is to work for some primary or secondary school abroad but online, to teach mathematics online using Skype, to examine mathematical tests using apropriate computer programs and not necessarily move to another country. I am interested in ...See More

40 Alternative Assessments of Student Learning

Aug 13, 2015

Assessing students' progress in reading, writing, math, science and social studies doesn't have to depend upon paper, pencil and bubble sheets! Here are 40 unique ways to observe and assess students' understanding of subject matter.

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Silly me On 8/14/15, Kathleen wrote:
> The items you're pointing out ARE within the domain of
> the language arts and can be assessed as such, ie math
> and science vocabulary. Note that the assessments listed
> do not purport to assess things like computing math
> problems.
>
> Perhaps without intending to do so...See More

Aug 15, 2015

Kathleen On 8/15/15, Silly me wrote: > On 8/14/15, Kathleen wrote: >> The items you're pointing out ARE within the domain of >> the language arts and can be assessed as such, ie math >> and science vocabulary. Note that the assessments listed >> do not purport to assess things like computing math >> problems. >> >&g...See More

Aug 15, 2015

Relfections on a Week Without Laptops

Aug 12, 2015

It used to be "turn off the tv week." This time, the students and their teacher attempted a week without connection. A seventh grader wrote, “I don’t know how people in the early days did without laptops."

How did it go? Click below to read about the experience, lessons taught, and some lessons learned.

first day ideas, middle school, special education, resource

by specialeducationteacherkel

Aug 3, 2015

I will be starting a new position in a new school teaching 5, 6, 7, and 8 resource room math. Students will come to me for a block of time each day. Wondering if any of you do a similar thing? If so, what do you usually cover the first day. I am transitioning to this position after teaching high school resource room for the last 10 years. I know th...See More

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Are you talking about content? On 8/03/15, specialeducationteacherkel wrote: > I will be starting a new position in a new school teaching > 5, 6, 7, and 8 resource room math. Students will come > to me for a block of time each day. Wondering if any of > you do a similar thing? If so, what do you usually cover > the first day. I am transitioning to this position af...See More

Aug 4, 2015

Why do people come and ask questions On 8/04/15, Are you talking about content? wrote: > On 8/03/15, specialeducationteacherkel wrote: >> I will be starting a new position in a new school > teaching >> 5, 6, 7, and 8 resource room math. Students will come >> to me for a block of time each day. Wondering if any of >> you do a similar thing? If so, what do ...See More

Aug 6, 2015

Guided Math in Middle School

by Sue

Jul 22, 2015

Does anyone do guided math in the middle school? I'd like to incorporate this into my classroom this year but need some ideas for kids to do while I am in a small group.