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Rejuvenate Your Teaching with a New Year Commitment
Many people make New Year’s Resolutions each year. They usually do not last due to the goals being unreasonable or way too ambitious. I...

Bill Reed
Jan 25, 20235 min read
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The Beauty of the Season (and Mathematics)
Ever wonder why some people are considered beautiful? Do you know why some painters can create incredible works of art that are...

Bill Reed
Jan 25, 20235 min read
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The Easiest and Best Homemade Chicken and Noodle Recipe (and exactly what NOT to do for Math Instruction)
I have the easiest and most excellent Homemade Chicken and Noodle Recipe. It is a 20 minute one-pot recipe. A family favorite! So easy,...

Bill Reed
Jan 25, 20238 min read
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The Little Things, Be Sure to Teach Peripheral Skills
Instead of going over the classroom rules and policies on the first day of each year, I took the time to always do two things. First, I...

Bill Reed
Jan 4, 20239 min read
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Mathematical Structure- Structure and Context over Process and Procedures!
As I observe math classes, I see processes and procedures being taught! This worries me more and more! Please do not get me wrong,...

Bill Reed
Dec 9, 20226 min read
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Making Connections Creates Long-Term Learning
I was working with a school and the teachers started talking about the NCAA Basketball tournament. I quickly zoned out as with my...

Bill Reed
Apr 4, 20228 min read
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STEM Professional Teaching Organizations
STEM professional teaching organizations are among the best opportunities teachers have to grow and improve. Administrators and teachers...

Bill Reed
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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13 Excellent Education Blogs
To Blog or Not to Blog. . .that is the question! Of course, the answer is “To Blog!” With that being said, what are blogs? Blogs are...

Bill Reed
Jan 13, 20225 min read
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We are all in this together! Let’s help each other!
My last few blog entries were about the Indiana SAT Assessment. Some teachers and even some counselors may have seen these blog posts and...

Bill Reed
Jan 13, 20225 min read
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12 Best Math & Science Books for Teachers
#1 by far! – NCTM’s Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All This is by far the best mathematics teaching resource...

Bill Reed
Jan 13, 202210 min read
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The 411 on the SAT AssessmentThe Math Section – Calculator and No Calculator
It is extremely important for Administrators, Teachers, Parents and especially Students to understand exactly what the SAT Assessment is...

Bill Reed
Jan 11, 20225 min read
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Estimation! Estimation! Estimation!
The ability to use estimation is the most important math skill anyone can use and master. Using estimation can alleviate so many silly...

Bill Reed
Nov 29, 20216 min read
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Indiana Math Textbook Adoption
Back in 2011, Indiana Public Law 73-2011 altered state and local textbook adoption procedures. Under this law, Indiana no longer follows...

Bill Reed
Nov 15, 20214 min read
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Top Websites and Online Resources for Educators in 2021
Educators, do you want to be in the know? Here are some great Indiana education resources and very brief Indiana political resources...

Bill Reed
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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