Multiple Representation Justifications

“As an introduction to mathematical justifications, I gave my Algebra 2 students a persuasive essay to read. Then they discussed what made it a good argument with their teams. As a class we came together to get a list of characteristics for a good argument on…

No Right Way to Write

Empowering Students to Find Their Own Purpose

Marimar glanced at me nervously, essay in hand. “I want you to look at this. I’m not even sure it is an essay. I tried something here. It’s mostly dialogue. It’s a wreck. Just look at it,”…

The Author’s Chair

Giving Everyone the Chance to Write.

Reflection. Something we should all do. Really, something we all need to do. But when? Finding time can be so difficult. In the morning we are busy preparing as students are bustling into our classroom. During…

My first “top knot”! En español.

Trying out a new method after a teacher workshop.

Moving Day

Do you like your neighbors? Don’t answer that. Do you like all your neighbors? I have learned the hard way that good neighbors are the ones…