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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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 25, 20235 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 25, 20235 min read


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,...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 25, 20238 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 4, 20239 min read


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,...
Dianne McKinley
Dec 9, 20226 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Apr 4, 20228 min read


STEM Professional Teaching Organizations
STEM professional teaching organizations are among the best opportunities teachers have to grow and improve. Administrators and teachers...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 13, 20223 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 13, 20225 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 13, 20225 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 13, 202210 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 11, 20225 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Nov 29, 20216 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Nov 15, 20214 min read


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...
Dianne McKinley
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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