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Nation’s Report Card Shows Serious Dip in Math Scores. What Now?
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.
Virtual Cuisenaire Rods
Read an excerpt of this ‘Sine of the Times’ blog post based on virtual Cuisenaire rods. Math educator, Daniel Scher, collaborated on the blog post with Dr. Stavroula Patsiomitou, a researcher at the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs in Greece.
Have You Tried This Protocol?
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? (Video Source: Edutopia).
Do you know what it takes to transform a chronically failing school?
In this inspiring TED Talk, principal Linda Cliatt-Wayman shows how setting high expectations, enforcing discipline, and having love for students can turn a failing school into a prospering one in just one year. “If you are going to lead, lead!”
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.
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