Math Educators

A question for all AP Statistics teachers out there: For 11 years, I’ve started the experimental design unit by spending a few days running experiments on my students as a fun, engaging way to demonst… more

I am about to attempt self paced Math for the first time in 5th grade. I am raw with this one. I need to teach more discovery learning and exploration, rather than rote standard algorithm practice. Ha… more

Good luck to all of you as we start the second half of the year. Hope this half is better than the first!

So who's ready to get back and see your kiddos? I am super ready. #LoveMyJob

Besides Desmos, what is your favorite website that you use in your classes? Mine would have to be kahoot. I just started using it this year and I love it.

Does anyone else use Illustrative Math in 6th grade? I have a spread sheet of resources I can share if others can do the same!

What is your favorite mathematics topic to teach? Mine is probably graphing trig functions. I just love graphing, but the kids seem to hate it.

Hi guys I’m new to this platform and to 5th grade. Has anyone used the envision program? I am on long division any tips

How many of you have ditched a textbook and just use guided notes for your curriculum?

What have you found to be good ways to help bridge gaps left from time out of class due to Covid? I teach 6th grade. We use iReady but feel like there are other sources I could use that would help fil… more

Geometry Teachers! Does your district classify transversal angles using the words “Consecutive” or “Same-Side”?

I teach a hybrid of face to face and virtual instruction and we have 1 hour and 10 minutes for whole group instruction. These are fifth graders. How would you use this time to maximize learning? What … more

We have 36 minute zoom sessions per class, not much time. What do you think is the best way to use that time? Q&A session? Lecture? Other ideas?

Is your school using the Open Up curriculum or is already using it? On a scale of 10, to what fidelity are you implementing the curriculum? What are it's strong points? What are it's pain poin… more

What are some of your best virtual tools for students to easily write with math symbols that are free? I've been using a free extended trial of Kami for easy worksheets but I'm afraid my distr… more

Hello everyone, I am currently working with my PLC on the implementation of small groups in a more effective format. I have come up with some ideas, but they have been shot down pretty quickly for lo… more

If you have kids that are out on Quarantine and you have a test in the class, how do you guys go about giving them the test?

I teach 6th grade math. Do any of you have recommendations for self assessments that you use? I want my students to be more self aware and self accountable.

What is the best way you have found to give a test virtually?

I always feel really stressed out when I need to tell a parent that their child cheated. Most of the time they say their kid wouldn’t do that and then they are mad at me. Please give me a better way… more

Are any of you guys Nationally Board Certified in Mathematics

I'm struggling with students who are so afraid of failure that they're not even willing to try. Are any of you in similar situations? And/or do you have suggestions of things that have worked … more

Anyone have a good way to actually see younger (9/10 year olds) student work when completing their math problems in real time while teaching virtually. I'm struggling with knowing what/if they ar… more

Anyone found a way that works to teach mid to high level students (courses) effectively besides a flipped model? Recording lessons without an audience is going to be the death of me, and live zoom ses… more

Most of my Algebra 2 students are still doing works remotely from home. My Algebra team is relying on DeltaMath for assignments and tests, and kids are completing them within minutes of posting (spend… more

I found using GoFormative’s free version to be very helpful in teaching new topics to my students. I embed videos I make demonstrating how to complete a question, next I ask them to complete an examp… more

Does anyone have any Spanish online math games or math resources? I teach 7th grade math. I have a new student from Mexico who speaks no English, has no experience with technology (this is his first … more

How are most teachers plan on giving assessments to students who are remote learners? My school is everyday half-day for students (guardians) who chose to be in school. All other students are re… more

I just learned you can do assessments on Desmos, but it seems so time consuming to setup. Is there a digital bank teachers share to more quickly develop assessments? Thx.

Happy Saturday! I made a thing. Virtual Playing Cards in Google Slides. ♣️ 52 cards in a virtual deck! ♥️ Reveal new cards with a click! ♠️ Or shuffle the entire deck in seconds! ♦️ Or use the &… more

High school math teachers... any suggestions on how you all are “sharing” calculators? We have classroom sets. We have tried Desmos online, but the kids prefer hand helds. How are you all sanitizin… more

Does anyone know of any great, free online resources/programs that can be used as supplemental math support for special ed kids at HS level???

Anyone out there use Assistments? If so, what has your experience been?

I need some help. I have had a bad day personally. I’m trying to think of a first day virtual activity. I’m 100% online. I teach 10th and 11th Algebra 2 Honors. We are using Google Meets. I thought ab… more