Archive for May, 2015
End of the year math activities
Here are some great ideas for end of the year math activities:
Idea 1: Make a “What I learned this year in math” book
Idea 2: Count down thingamajig
Idea 3: Summer Math Goals…Have students set them and give them a packet to help them reach those goals.
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Preparing Students for their Future
Are you preparing students for their future? 60% of jobs in 10 years don’t exist today! What does that really mean in terms of the education system today. Take a look at this article by Thomas Frey (a futurist) about the top 55 jobs in the future. Here is also a great TedX talk by him. We all need to think about what and how are we teaching students to live and thrive in this unknown future.
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Math Running Records Online Workshop!
Math Running Records are going to revolutionize the way we collect and analyze student math fluency data. They are the like a GPS – they tell us exactly where our students are and where they need to go and how to get them there! Get a preview of Dr. Nicki’s new book Math Running Records in Action with this 3 hour online workshop! Find details here! Enroll today because enrollment is limited! The first 3 participants get a 10% discount!
Order your book here early!
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Book About Teaching: Teach Like a Pirate
This book is on the NY Times best education books. Look at the video. Think about your presentation of math!
Happy Mathing,
Dr. Nicki
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