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Building Thinking Classrooms and EFFL: Can You Do Both?
How to incorporate Liljedahl's 14 teaching practices into your EFFL classroom.
Sarah Stecher
Jun 25, 2023


Decision Making in the Classroom
Perspectives on what can, does, and should shape our classroom choices.
Sarah Stecher
Jan 28, 2023

Do All the Problems
AP Calc veteran Virge Cornelius is teaching AP Stats for the first time. How did she prepare? By doing all the problems!
Math Medic
Jan 21, 2023


Assessment vs. Evaluation
Do the differences matter? We think so!
Sarah Stecher
Nov 19, 2022


10 Questions to Liven Up Your Math Classroom
Questions to open up discussion, extend students' thinking, and help students consolidate their learning.
Sarah Stecher
Oct 29, 2022

Grading for Equity in AP Statistics
Grading for Equity revises traditional grading practices by introducing alternative assessment methods and new grading policies.
Math Medic
Sep 22, 2022


The Rights of the Learner: Building Confidence and Equity in an EFFL Classroom
Karen Sleno shows us how to create an environment where taking risks is encouraged and where everyone’s voice has value.
Karen Sleno
Sep 16, 2022

What's the Main Idea?
How having a clear focus can transform your lesson.
Lindsey Gallas
Jun 15, 2022

When Am I Ever Going To Use This? - Part 2
When students ask “When Am I Ever Going To Use This?”, instead of focusing only on the content, look at everyday skills the lesson teaches.
Matt McBurney
Jun 10, 2022


When Am I Ever Going To Use This?
When students ask, "When will I ever use this?", emphasize that each lesson teaches skills they will use daily, not just the content itself.
Matt McBurney
Mar 30, 2022


Teacher Moves that Shift Power Dynamics in the Classroom
Practical steps for elevating students' status, centering students in the learning process, and positioning students in positive ways.
Sarah Stecher
Mar 4, 2022


Tips for Lesson Planning
How to plan for high-leverage lessons with low-level time commitment.
Sarah Stecher
Feb 14, 2022


What is Rigor And How to Define Rigor?
How do we define rigor and why does it matter?
Sarah Stecher
Feb 4, 2022


Using Homework Questions to Extend Students' Understanding of Solving Equations
In this article we'll look at how six sample homework questions deepen, extend, and assess the conceptual learning done in an Algebra 1.
Sarah Stecher
Jan 15, 2022

Assessment in the EFFL Classroom
How we use homework, quizzes, and tests to deepen and assess students' learning.
Sarah Stecher
Jan 1, 2022


Making Group Work More Effective (Part 2)
Why won't my students work together? Here are our top tips for productive group work.
Sarah Stecher
Dec 10, 2021


Making Group Work More Effective (Part 1)
This is the first part of a series dedicated to overcoming the obstacles of group work: this article will focus on reducing social risk.
Sarah Stecher
Dec 4, 2021


Reframing Mistakes in the Math Classroom
How to respond to student errors in real time and foster a productive disposition toward mistakes.
Sarah Stecher
Nov 29, 2021

5 Probability Strategies to Try Before Using a Formula
Probability is tough for students. Help them by providing these 5 strategies they can try before using a formula.
Math Medic
Oct 30, 2021


Redefining What it Means to Be "Good at Math"
How to broaden our definition of mathematical competence to more accurately reflect the discipline and increase equity.
Sarah Stecher
Oct 28, 2021
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