In This Article Every year, I see teachers asking the same question: “How do you keep up with all the grading?” It’s one of the biggest challenges in teaching. We want to provide meaningful feedback. We want to know where our students are struggling. We want to hold students accountable. But we also want time […]
Every year, I see math teachers asking the same question: “What’s your quiz retake policy?” It’s an important question because a retake policy isn’t just about grades – it’s about learning. Over my 25+ years of teaching, I’ve experimented with countless versions of assessment retakes. Some focused on earning back points. Others required corrections or
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Daily math warm-up routine for secondary math students
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Learn how two simple student accountability systems help students stay organized, reflect on their learning, and take ownership in your math classroom.
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Part 5 of the Classroom Culture Series This article is part of my 5-part Classroom Culture & Management series for math teachers. Start with Part 1 or jump to any topic below. → Part 1: How to Create a Positive Classroom Culture from the First Day of School → Part 2: Back-to-School Classroom Discussion Activities That Build a Positive
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Part 4 of the Classroom Culture Series This article is part of my 5-part Classroom Culture & Management series for math teachers. Start with Part 1 or jump to any topic below. → Part 1: How to Create a Positive Classroom Culture from the First Day of School → Part 2: Back-to-School Classroom Discussion Activities That Build a
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Part 3 of the Classroom Culture Series This article is part of my 5-part Classroom Culture & Management series for math teachers. Start with Part 1 or jump to any topic below. → Part 1: How to Create a Positive Classroom Culture from the First Day of School → Part 2: Back-to-School Classroom Discussion Activities That Build a Positive
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Graphic showing three discussion prompts for building positive classroom culture: What kind of teacher do you want? What does good group work look like? What should I expect from you?
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Part 1 of the Classroom Culture Series This article is part of my 5-part Classroom Culture & Management series for math teachers. Start with Part 1 or jump to any topic below. ✔ Part 1: How to Create a Positive Classroom Culture from the First Day of School (You’re Here) → Part 2: Back-to-School Classroom Discussion Activities That Build
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