Math Educators

Should schools switch to a 4 day school week? If so, which day would you drop from the school schedule (MTWThF)? For me it would be Monday. I don't want to be there, the students don't want to… more

Elementary math teachers - do you sing? I'm having trouble getting students to engage during lessons and another teacher recommended I sing or add singing to the lesson to try and mix it up. This … more

Best way to navigate a relationship with a really rigid parent? Trying to explain that not every student learns math the same exact way but they're adamant that it's their child's fault. S… more

Since getting your degree what type of professional development have you done? I'm realizing I haven't pushed myself to try or learn anything new in a while. If you have done something, what w… more

Teachers are too divisive these days. Our job is to teach the students math and support them all regardless of their differences. Not to judge them by their parents politics or how they're feeling… more

Is math the hardest subject to teach? Why or why not?

I’m teaching a STEM methods class to preservice elementary teachers. I’m looking for a source of well-written math essential questions and enduring understandings to help them get started with curricu… more

What are your tips & tricks for re engaging a student who seems like they're not paying attention or distracted in class? This student is usually in the top 5% but the last two tests haven'… more

Solid career ideas for a math teacher who is seriously considering leaving the profession this summer? At this point teaching feels like bashing my head against a brick wall every day, and I know my s… more

Does your school use IXL? I'm thinking about getting a subscription for my classroom and I've heard only positives, which makes me suspicious. I teach 7th & 8th grade math for context, I&#… more

Frustrated that my principal doesn't understand that suspending students for low grades gives them a day at home alone usually, which they certainly don't spend doing homework or thinking abou… more

I personally think math is not the toughest subject to teach...willing to hear other opinions but I can't imagine trying to explain biology or grammar to students.

I'm at my wit's end with a few parents who atp almost refuse to work with their children on homework after school. I had two DIFFERENT students tell me today their parent's told them to ge… more

Teaching math these days is getting harder. I am running a marathon to cover most( not all) standards and reteach/ review prior knowledge.
I dont feel students are keeping up. I see how some feel overwhelme… more

What would you miss the most about teaching math if you left for another position?

I do so much lecturing on procrastinating that no one would know I am the WORST procrastinator ever. Constantly flying by the seat of my pants. What's something you drill into your students, but n… more

Do you have any New Year's resolutions? Have you stuck to them so far? I went to the gym this morning even though I wanted to sleep in, even if I did have 2 cookies for lunch 😂.

What's your best strategy for engaging a student who's trying to check out on math? This student did super well in 4th & 5th grade math, stumbled a bit in 6th and is now in my class (7th) … more

Do you do any type of math puzzle or challenge just for fun on your own time? Like Sudoku? When I was a kid I despised Sudoku and this week I had to call my father and apologize...I'm really enjoy… more

Obviously don't share if you don't feel comfortable, but how many of us in here are men vs how many are women? They always say there are more male math teachers (I'm one) but I work with m… more

What made you want to be a math teacher? Or why did you become a math teacher? I'm not actually a teacher yet but I'm studying to get my degree and I'm wondering if math would be a good su… more

What are some of the worst excuses you've ever heard? Last week a student told me it was too snowy for them to do their homework. 😂 I gave him a half point for bravery and told him to turn it in … more