Richard RaneyChili Ex Machina: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Man-Made ChiliHumans have a convoluted relationship with machines. In theory, machines exist to help us solve problems. Take the classic Deus Ex Machina…Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Richard RaneyStarting a S.T.E.A.M. Lab in Your SchoolPerhaps you’ve seen pictures of students in a maker space or STEAM lab in another school. The students look excited and engaged as a flurry…Jun 13, 2022Jun 13, 2022
Richard RaneyMath is a Language so Start Teaching it Like OneI don’t expect my students to dream in math, but I hope they do.May 5, 2019May 5, 2019
Richard RaneyinAge of AwarenessTeach WhyOne of my favorite math lessons starts with a question; how many students can fit inside the school cafeteria?Apr 13, 20193Apr 13, 20193
Richard RaneyParent-Teacher RelationshipsParents and teachers need to work together to create positive outcomes for students. Teachers need to communicate clearly and frequently to…Sep 9, 2018Sep 9, 2018
Richard RaneyComplex Mathematical Problem SolvingI was a rookie teacher when Common Core was unleashed on my home state. The angst and confusion rampaged as parents struggled to accept…Aug 19, 2018Aug 19, 2018
Richard RaneySimple Numbers for Difficult Multi-step Word ProblemsNumberless word problems are a popular math aid. The idea is simple; take a word problem, remove the numbers, and then ask the student to…Jul 28, 20181Jul 28, 20181
Richard RaneyWhy Does Professional Development Always Focus on Delivery?This week my school district begins a two week summer professional development camp. I’m lucky to work in a large school district with…Jul 22, 2018Jul 22, 2018
Richard RaneyUnintended Consequences and Tempered Expectations in the ClassroomTempering ExpectationsJun 26, 2018Jun 26, 2018
