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What are Estimation Stations? Estimation Stations are 10-minute activities for teachers to use to build number sense, promote statistical literacy, and foster purposeful student discourse about estimations in the elementary, middle, and high school classroom. These activities can be an ongoing, weekly instructional routine that teachers can use to invite students to have meaningful and … Continue Reading
I have a problem, and I need your help. I love teaching young students about data and statistics. And I enjoy finding ways to make data and statistics matter more to young students. I’m troubled by how we teach students to think about data and statistics, and I have some ideas on how we can … Continue Reading
Welcome back Math Geeks! For the past few months, I’ve had the privilege to write for the Global Math Department newsletter. It’s great tool to find out what’s going on in the online math world about math teaching and to watch professional development webinars. Check the site out here and read about some of the fine … Continue Reading
Hello math geeks! Welcome back! I’ve been an advocate for using dot images and visuals as problems for number talks in the elementary classroom. (You can find a great bank of visuals here.) I’ve also been an advocate for using Desmos as an instructional tool for letting student thinking drive the classroom discourse. Traditionally, Desmos … Continue Reading
For the past few weeks, I’ve had the fun opportunity to write for the Global Math Department newsletter. Haven’t heard of the Global Math Department? It’s great tool to find out what’s going on in the online math world about math teaching and watch professional development webinars. Check the site out here and read about some … Continue Reading
