Here is a 'funny' thing about trying to advance teaching for understanding in (HS) math...

Resistance sounds like: "That's not rigorous!"

So we clarify what it looks like to teach for understanding with a specific topic, then...

Resistance sounds like: "Our kids can't do that!"

#iteachmath

2nd graders representing numbers in various ways/using only tens and ones is one way!

I saw this in our Middle School hallway-Ss were asked to make a math analogy-really liked this one

Getting ready for a book discussion around Rachel's book-what a fabulous resource for teachers

Super cool to be featured in our local newspaper! 📰 I was interviewed by CSUF, my alma mater! #iteachmath #disability #edusky

Does anyone have any protocols/structures for student collaboration? In particular ideas for helping younger learners share the thinking and not have one take over as much

“Proficiency in mathematics means being able to solve problems by applying integrated procedural knowledge and conceptual understanding (15). Learning skills was not enough if it had no connection to the work & no direction of making it better (67).