Questions: Why estimate? What do we need to think about to estimate well? What are the characteristics of good estimators? When is estimation useful? When are exact answers necessary? When are numbers “in the real world” estimates and not exact? What are the...
Turn to Metamorphosis Teaching Learning Communities. We have 20 years of experience. We work on line or in person to coach your teachers to use proven methods to increase student learning in mathematics. Our side-by-side, “we’re in this together” approach gives...
“Manipulatives are designed to mediate between a particular mathematical concept and the way pupils learn that concept. While historically the term “manipulative” has signified hands-on, “concrete” materials, numerous researchers have extended that definition to...
Metamorphosis provides training in Illustrative Mathematics (IM). The three read protocol is one of the ideas that may be useful to you. Have you tried it? Let us know in the comments below. (Video Source:...
In this inspiring TED talk, principal Linda Cliatt-Wayman reflects on her experience as the head of a “low-performing and persistently dangerous” North Philadelphia school where students and staff had low expectations of themselves and each other. Linda shows how...
A former scientist and engineer (Phylecia Jones) believes we need to use our voices to remind girls and young women that they are good at mathematics. In this Ted talk, Phylecia appeals to us to encourage young women to pursue and stay in STEM classes and careers....
