Adventures in the Math Classroom

As a high school math teacher I am concerned about the number of students who dislike math. I have created this blog with the hope of sharing strategies and suggestions that can be used to build excitement for mathematics and to share the beauty that math possesses.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Create a "thinking" environment immediately

I have heard teachers comment that students can't (and do not) think - all they want is to know what the right answer is. Well, I disag...

Monday, July 26, 2010

Word Walls in Mathematics

Mathematics is filled with confusing vocabulary! For example, the word median is used with statistical measures (the middle term in a set o...

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Goodbye Plug and Chug, Hello Substitute and Evaluate

Mathematics is a very challenging discipline for many people. So, why do textbooks and teachers make it even more confusing by communicating...

Sunday, July 18, 2010

The Beauty of Mathematics

When trying to intrigue my students about mathematics, I take time to discuss both the beauty and the importance of mathematics. Every year...

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Continue the Excitement!

So, you have caught your students’ attention with the 11 trick for double digit numbers and maybe showed them how to work with larger whole ...

Friday, July 9, 2010

Create Excitement for Mathematics on Day One

I know it is the middle of the summer, but it is never too early to begin planning for the new school year. One of the things I try to do e...

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Jeannie: I am a high school math teacher and I love my job, though it is challenging! I am also and avid Boston Red Sox fan!

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