NYT: “While many in France cheered what appeared to be a loss for the far right, others were fearful of what the far left might bring.”
The terrifying stuff the left wants to bring:
Fantastic quote from @C_Hendrick on @MrZachG ‘s recent podcast. Foundational, teacher guided instruction is an equity lever. Lessons that lack that foundational guidance disadvantage learners, creating or widening equity gaps.
Hello whiteboard using maths teachers of the world. We bought show-me boards and pens this year, but they smudge a lot when students rub out their work. Our inherited whiteboard desks do the same. Help? Advice? #maths#miniwhiteboards
Of course I had to comment on this lovely doodle by Ruby on her number assessment cover page this week. Seriously, who doesn't love maths? #mathematics#love#NewZealand#Year10
Have to say Level 2 maths ākonga were really buzzing with excitement and enjoyment during and immediately after their intro to calculus lesson today.
One student said to her friend from another class as she left, "We just learned about calculus and it's so exciting" #maths#joy
I feel these are three things every teacher and school leader should know:
1. We are more similar than dissimilar in how we learn.
2. This has major implications for designing curriculum, instruction and assessment.
3. Expecting teachers to differentiate their teaching for 30 different kids who all 'learn differently' is one reason the job has been completely unsustainable for so many.
(Quote from Stanislas Dehaene's book 'How We Learn')
Why do students forget so much of what they learn? Endless exercises, examples & definitions aren't enough.
What’s missing?
Reasoning.
In this article, I share 5 strategies for improving student reasoning-
https://t.co/EuCMo3QxzQ