Rich Erler

Math Guy/Lifelong Learner & Questioner/Teaching Out of the Box/Searching for a Better Way

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

@aehsxctf A blast from the past!

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

I felt inspired. Yes, I know. Bit it is what I do.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

I was reminded today that my job as an Algebra teacher is not to determine which students are worthy of the sacrament of Geometry. It is to make all of my students “worthy” of geometry.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

@alicekeeler For me the real question is what next. My teaching should not end after my feedback.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Students creating problems involving modeling expressions and equations for their peers to solve.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

@robertkaplinsky 8th 225 minutes

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Chaotic? Oh my yes. But good math, good communication, organization, and teamwork are the skills required to be successful at The Writing Equations from Two Points Jigsaw Puzzle.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

The Properties of the Real Number System are boring. Celebrity Properties is engaging!

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Some kids who struggle to complete class work, become engaged learners during Equation Scrabble.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

@HLC314 @LynneBursch Two of my favorites

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

@libraryms @ldacompton The irony of working with Lenny is I trust his input more than just about anyone in this business and he is the least likely to force his ideas on you.

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Zeros or 50% is sort of a false dichotomy. A more appropriate question is is our grading policy sensible. Do we grade HW? If so, why? Do we have reasonable late work and effective retake policies? Do we provide a variety of ways for Ss to demonstrate mastery?

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Applying ratio & proportion with maps, blueprints, recipes, and money exchanges. #OurKMS

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

@libraryms Indeed!

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

In the Growth Mindset era, if another faculty member feels the need to share with me, “I was never good at math,” I’m allowed to punch them, right? #AskingForAFriend

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Here are the best “Fibs” from today’s “Lit” day at Kilmer. Fibs are haiku like poems with 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc. syllables. #OurKMS #kmslit

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Cup stacking = hands on % change activity. Crazy engagement. See so many connections to other topics. #kms

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Good essay: "Why the Phrase ‘With Fidelity’ is an Affront to Good Teaching": https://t.co/AWBrjyaSlh

[Principal James @RljamesRon]

Navy Vet & Kilmer Math Dept Chair/teacher, Rich Erler shares his story w/ students & fellow teachers. @kilmercougars

[Rich Erler @ErlerDoesMath]

Well, at least one of my students had a growth mindset in math!