Convincing Students Math Is Beautiful, Fun, and Powerful
Sarah Strong on students learning to love math.
"If I had my students write Dear Math letters, I could, as best as possible, come to understand their relationship with the discipline of math itself."
In Dear Math, Sarah and Gigi explore the complexity of math through the understanding displayed...
5 Real World Math Projects to Use in Your Classroom
Mathematics is more than just numbers and formulas; it is a powerful tool that can be applied to various real-world scenarios. Engaging students in real-world math projects not only helps them understand the practical applications of math but also enhances their critical thinking and...
Unveil The Everyday Value of Mathematics to Your Students
Mathematics often receives a mixed response from students, ranging from apprehension to disinterest. Teachers commonly hear their students saying they don'y understand the importance of mathematics. A commonly asked question is, "How am I going to use this in my life?" This is more complex...
Math Is Intimidating, But That Can Be A Good Thing
Everyday students face unique challenges in different classroom settings. Facing these challenges day after day can be very daunting for students. This can be especially true when learning math.
What Makes Learning Math So Intimidating
There are several reasons that make math so...
4 Teaching Strategies to Make Math Less Dreadful
Math is a subject that many students dread. It can be challenging, abstract, and seemingly unrelated to the real world. As a result, many students develop a negative attitude towards math, which can make it even more difficult to learn.
There are a number of reasons why students may find math...
Healing My Relationship with Math
By Gigi Butterfield
In my sophomore year of high school, I began the process of healing my relationship with math.
After a childhood of fraudulent fondness, stemming from external accolades, my positive feelings towards math came crashing down in 8th grade when I experienced true mathematical...
Dear Educators, How Deeply Are We Listening?
By Sarah Strong
The Difficulties We Face
The challenges at our school echo throughout my Twitter feed and through my many conversations with educator friends who are expressing a new depth of hurt and challenge this year about our student communities.
It's gotten me thinking about how we listen...
