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If you're a math teacher, are you expected to know math content from algebra to calculus, and teach it comfortably? I'm getting back into areas of math that I need to review. If the kids see me stru… more

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What are your favorite pi day activities for a high school geometry class? I teach geometry to 7th graders, so they would love an activity but need something more in depth than the general middle scho… more

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What's your favorite math level you enjoy teaching?

I"ll start. truly enjoy geometry. Wish I can choose to teach it.

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Here ready to teach another group Algebra 2 and I am not sure why am I still teaching these topics when majority of kids are missing the basics of Algebra. I do a lot of warmup reviews. I wish we woul… more

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I retired too early. I am a reached of math for elementary and middle grade students. Funny, I am in I critical need field, yet not able to find a teaching position.

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Hello! I’m looking for other Elementary Math educators. Preferably in the roll of Math specialist/Math Interventionist to chat about our jobs. Thanks!

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Let's finish strong and proud! Our students need us! We can do it......

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Have you found any particular ways to help motivate parents to get involve with their children's progress, and especially getting them to complete homework on time? Or is it a lost cause?

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How do you effectively engage your most difficult students? Just looking for some advice - could really use it!

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What are some of your favorite online programs for math homework and/or tests?

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Anyone using Amplify Math? What do you think of it? Pros and cons?

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Has anyone else come to be a math educator after a very different career?

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I finally was able to convince my principal that we need a consistent math intervention at the MS level (grades 5-8). (Right now, we are just "doing our own thing," which isn't helping students progress … more

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Any recommendations on fun games or breaks you give your students? Recently I've really been making an effort to keep things more light-hearted while still engaging them. I think everyone apprecia… more

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I sometimes worry about this generation of kids. Are they going to be okay? It seems like so few truly value their education or take it seriously. Can blame the parents, but I just try to see the bigger picture - we have an influence in their lives. And then I try to laugh 😂

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Hello math party people! Our school (public high school in CA) is about to vote on moving from a 6-period day to an 8 block schedule. Are there any educators here that are already in an 8-period block… more

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Does anyone else get completely fed up with the administration at their school? It's an absolute disaster here. I hope I'm not alone. My students are great but the main stress for me is actual… more

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Hey Everyone!

I’m on the Community Team here at Fishbowl and just wanted to drop in to see how we can possibly support your community. We love this bowl and want to see it thrive!

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I'm done. My students know nothing, could care less, don't put an ounce of effort into their own learning. How can I teach calculus to students who don't know algebra? I'm tired of … more

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How many of you work in a PLC (professional learning community) where you must teach to the same calendar as dictated by the course team? (For example, we all teach lesson 1.1 Monday, 1.2 on Tuesday, … more

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I have been assigned to teach Financial Math. Sounds great but I was not given any resources...no bool, no program, no luck. Are there ant programs I could use that I would not have to pay for?

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💪Do you have a resolution this year?

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🎇What’s your biggest win from 2021?

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🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday break?

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Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

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Our math teacher has come under fire recently for how grades are collected. Daily work is worth 4 points. It is scored using a rubric. Tests are worth 100. Test corrections are worth 1/2 a point. There may occ… more

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I currently teach middle school math and I’m looking to get my masters degree. I’m thinking I may want to use it to eventually become and instructional coach or maybe an assistant principal. I just do… more

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How do you incorporate warm up/bell ringer problems so that kids actually complete the problems and not just use that time to socialize?

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🤔 What's something you wish you knew when you were younger as a student?

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