Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas!

Did Valentine's Day sneak up on you like it did on me? Are you looking for ideas that don't require going to the store and will just show up at your house ready to go? Because, if so, I GOT YOU! Last minute ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day in the math classroom (all $4.00 or … Continue reading Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas!

UNPOPULAR OPINION: I DON’T LIKE KAHOOT!

Plus 7 ALTERNATIVES TO USE IN YOUR CLASSROOM TODAY! There. I said it. I don't like Kahoot! and I don't think Kahoot! has a place in the math classroom to practice math skills. Did you read that last part carefully? I don't think Kahoot! should be used to practice math skills. But, why not? I … Continue reading UNPOPULAR OPINION: I DON’T LIKE KAHOOT!

STANDARDS BASED GRADING IN THE MATH CLASSROOM

I have been using standards based grading my entire teaching career. And by entire teaching career, I mean my entire 8 years. I'm no expert on standards based grading, but I do know a thing or two about using and implementing this in my classroom. I'm not going to lie to you, I LOVE it … Continue reading STANDARDS BASED GRADING IN THE MATH CLASSROOM

Syllabus? More like SILLYabus.

First day of school should be fun and exciting for both students and teachers! It's a fresh new start for everyone! However, it can often be boring having to go over rules and procedures for the classroom as well as the syllabus. For students, they have 7+ classes where they're being talked at by their … Continue reading Syllabus? More like SILLYabus.