Math Educators

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What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

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What do you do about great kids who fall behind and don't turn work in? In the past I've done a lot to provide extra credit, makeup assignments, mentoring, etc. Sometimes you know they want to… more

What's your favorite thing about being a math teacher?!

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🍂November JOB THREAD!

Do you know of an opening or opportunity?

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What was the deciding factor or inspiration that had you become a Math Educator? Was it a person? An experience? Drop it below! 👇

Are there any other middle school math teachers using the new Desmos Curriculum this year, and if so, what are your thoughts so far on how it has gone?

Does anyone pay to use the premium version of Peardeck? Is it a good resource to supplement classroom instruction or not worth it? Thanks for any info you can provide!

What most inspires you to keep going with your career as a Math Educator? What's the greatest part of your job?

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Let's brainstorm! How can we turn the school's canned food drive into PBL?

What do you do about missing work? I have so many students that miss days or just don’t complete work in class and are given the work to make up, but it never gets turned in. I spent so many days trac… more

I am a full time teacher and have an online tutoring platform. I am looking for math teachers for the platform as we are currently at capacity. This is a way to supplement your income doing what you are best … more

What’s the best way to advertise for tutoring? I don’t want to use a website that takes a cut!

💆Self-Care Thread!

What is one way you care for yourself as an educator?

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I'm really struggling to get several students to turn their homework in on time. I'm finding many to just still be very distracted. Has anyone had success implementing any kind of reward or me… more

I’m getting my Pfizer booster tomorrow. Yes!!! Anyone getting a booster?

What would u do in this "hypothetical" scenario.
1. Student gets 95 percentile on standardized tests in 1st grade.
2. 2nd gr teacher, capable and flexible but a little old school.
3. Parent, from foreign … more

How many days out of the week do you give an assignment that will be graded? Also, do you grade for completion or correctness?

Recently, one of my students sent me a Remind asking me to help them put something in Mathway for a graded assignment. When we talked about it, my student could not understand why using Mathway on a g… more

Hello,

Suggestions? So as we all know, not every child learned or logged in during the Pandemic, and that put a huge dark cloud over most students. What suggestions do you have for students that don’t… more

Who has a grade scheme or strategy to help kids that have serious gaps not get discouraged and quit.
I'm talking about Pre-Cal and AP Calculus, so these kids can just say nope too hard, and not impact g… more

So I have a rememdial algebra 1 class with 8 kids. I also have 1 hr and 20 mins with them. These kids have done the same subject 1-2 times. Any ideas, resources, or lessons that dont make the class fe… more

Can anyone tell me about how long it takes for a student to complete the Freckle pre-assessment in math?

How many of you have used Math Workshop with your classes? What were some pros and cons?

I am required to. Teach Transmath but want to supplement with a simple regular ed common core in - person program for 6 - 8 Grade SPED students. Does anyone have ideas other than I Ready Toolbox?

Do you know any fun math games ?
I know only one is prodigy.

What’s your opinion on math homework? I teach 4th grade and have always given it but I’d like to see what others do and weigh out if it’s really worth it. If I give it, I feel like I should spend clas… more

Anyone else use Springboard as a main curriculum for Algebra 2 Honors? Preferred in Texas but would appreciate anyone to comment.

I have been tasked with finding a good diagnostic tool to assess math skill growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year for grades 1-8. I've used generic tests in the past, but ha… more

With kids returning physically back to school, are you planning on having students work in groups or more of individual learning? Will there be team work in your classes this year?

Anyone use Springboard for Algebra 2 Honors?

Hello, does anyone have experience with some great Ed tech for students with Dyslexia? Or English Language Learners? I would really appreciate the help. Thanks.

Any good, and FREE professional development out there? High school math (geometry) teacher. And yes, I realize I can pay for great classes, but I’m not 🤷🏽‍♀️

I teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade supplemental math. I want to use pencil / paper this year, because I feel my kids didn't do as well online. I don't mind using it occasionally but want to utiliz… more

Has anyone transitioned to teaching solely online? What is it like? How is the pay?