The Blog

Jan 25, 20235 min

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...

Jan 25, 20238 min

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,...

Jan 4, 20239 min

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...

Dec 9, 20226 min

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,...

Apr 4, 20228 min

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...

Jan 13, 20223 min

STEM Professional Teaching Organizations

STEM professional teaching organizations are among the best opportunities teachers have to grow and improve. Administrators and teachers...

Jan 13, 20225 min

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...

Jan 13, 20225 min

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...

Jan 13, 202210 min

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...

Jan 11, 20225 min

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...

Nov 29, 20216 min

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...

Nov 15, 20214 min

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...