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Did you know most girls are taught that they are not good in math?
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.
Do you agree that being childish is a necessary trait to be a successful adult?
Do you agree that being childish is a necessary trait to be a successful adult? Maybe this child prodigy can convince you. Adora Svitak made a strong case for adults to listen, learn, and trust kids more if we want each generation to grow into leaders and creative thinkers.
Do you know why Equity Trumps Equality in Education?
In this powerful TedEd Student Talk, Olivia Chapman shares her thoughts on why pursuing equality in education can be an unfair and unnecessary goal. She explores the difference
between equity and equality by explaining that the former speaks to fairness, which we need in education.
Do you know what a lollipop moment is?
As an educator, we bet that you have had many unrecognized lollipop moments or maybe even witnessed some examples that your students have had. Don’t let them go to waste. Watch best-selling author Drew Dudley (This Is Day One) break down everyday leadership in this six minute clip.
Number Talks Using Pictures (Grades 5-6)
Did you know that mathematics can be a very visual subject? People rely on their vision to make sense and understand the world around them. We can assist all of our students to make sense of mathematics by using images that illustrate and intrigue. Pictures and images play an important role in a child’s growing development.
Number Talks Using Pictures (Grades 3-4)
Did you ever hear the saying, “a picture is worth 1000 words?”Children, like adults, rely on their vision to make sense and understand the world around them. Teachers can use visuals to their advantage when teaching mathematics. Pictures and images play an important role in a child’s growing development.
Number Talks Using Pictures
Did you ever wonder why Mr. Rogers used “Picture Picture”? He used this visual routine to teach his young audience about how boxes of crayons were made or how macaroni was created. Children rely on their vision to make sense and understand the world around them. Mr. Rogers would use this to his advantage when teaching his audience.
Did you know that many teachers (and their students) still think that math is about memorization and doing?
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) begs to differ. Math is a sensemaking endeavor. In this webinar, math educator (Annie Fetter) discusses the power of centering “sense-making” in math class. Students often believe that math is a ‘doing’...
Is Mathematics Really A Language?
Did you know mathematics is considered a language? The iconic Italian philosopher, Galileo Galilei, certainly thought this was the case. He said, “The laws of nature are written in the language of mathematics…the symbols are triangles, circles and other geometrical figures, without whose help it is impossible to comprehend a single word.”
How Transparent and Collaborative Are Great Leaders?
In the journal article, Principal and Coach as Partners, Metamorphosis founder Lucy West raises provocative questions about the roles and relationships between coaches and principals. She challenges us to consider what it means to work as partners.
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