My first year teaching Algebra 1? Honestly, it was a blur of graded quizzes, color-coded chaos, and more copies of the same worksheet than I care to admit. I tried so hard to be the “perfect” teacher. But looking back, I realize I made a lot of avoidable mistakes. If you’re about to start your … Continue reading 5 Mistakes I Made My First Year Teaching Algebra 1 (And What I Do Now)
90 minutes is a long time to keep someone on task and focused. Then make that person someone who spends their free time watching 60 second TikToks and the task becomes even harder. I’ve had to restructure my 90 minute classes to get the maximum amount of learning done while still keeping students engaged and … Continue reading Time well spent: A blueprint for Teaching in 90 minute blocks.
(that aren't a traditional test) This week I decided to be the “fun” teacher and give a project for a summative grade instead of a test. I teach a class that doesn’t have a state test at the end of the year and is a bridge course between Geometry and Algebra 2 to help strengthen … Continue reading Four Ways For Students to Show What They Know
Fun With Algebra 