Taren Long

Middle School Math Teacher, #NBCT, and as of this year, STEM DoD Ambassador with MATHCOUNTS! She/Hers pronouns

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

Advice/Tips wanted: What if all 8th graders were enrolled in Algebra 1/8th grade math and had the opportunity to earn credit for Algebra 1, whether or not they were previous tracked for accelerated? #MTBoS #iteachmath

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

Excited to partner with @USAScienceFest for the #InspireEducators Workshops! 2-day webcast with #STEM resources and training for teachers. A #FREE #VIRTUAL event on May 19 and 20. #MTBoS #iteachmath Learn more: https://t.co/v3rVqYz77L

[DoW STEM @DoW_STEM]

Happy #NationalTeachersDay! We are so appreciative of everything teachers do (including fostering a love of STEM in their students)! A special shout out to the inaugural cohort of 14 DoD STEM Teacher Ambassadors!

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@pwharris Hmm what about half and double: so 14 x 4.5 = 14(4+0.5) = 56 + 7 = 63. Or I could half and double again for whole numbers. 7 x 9 = 63

[Melinda Lyon @melindalyonNPSD]

Do you know the Aesop Fable The crow and the pitcher? I did a version of that to introduce the concept of rate of change to my Algebra 1 class. How many marbles do you think it took to raise the water level from 80mL to 100mL? @mathequalslove @NCTM #MTBoS

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@TaylorMath Tried it out and left feedback in it!

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@robertkaplinsky And whenever I think things like this, I take a moment to consider how much more self-discipline we are asking of our students right now.

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@MrKitMath If you take two tries to get your license, you aren't restricted to driving only on weekdays. If students demonstrate full understanding, they should earn full credit. No matter how many tries.

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@MrDunkleberger @MathforLove I like the alternative, "You are the key to the answer."

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@robertkaplinsky @openmiddle I noticed she didn't quite grasp the no repetition part. Might suggest the numbers 1-5 be cut out so they could be moved and rearranged. Maybe with visuals of each value as well for some kiddos.

[Dan Meyer @ddmeyer]

Extremely useful structure for notice & wonder. 👇

Groups chat & then select three questions to share out — one they think ...

1. is unique to their group.
2. they could use math to answer.
3. that's just fun.

Learned it from watching Kellie Stilson @115yhs just now. 🎁

[David Poras @davidporas]

Quite possibly my favorite low-floor, high-ceiling 3-act task. All students were successful on part 1 and the sequel provided ample challenge and extension for those students that were ready for more. https://t.co/LrjOZrpgNh Thanks @ddmeyer @MrOrr_geek @MathletePearce #iteachmath

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

Presenting with @MsGenebieb at #Wocotechsummit soon! Re #MATHCOUNTS and building confidence through collaboration virtually! #mtbos #iteachmath

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@TracyZager I go with statements of equality or expressions of equality

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

Hey @Desmos can you add a way for a teacher to mark that we have checked over an open ended question from the summary view? I end up re-checking the same ones over and over during live instruction.

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

@cmmteach I focus on a zombie apocalpyse discussion whenever possible. Ex. How long will humanity survive if each zombie can infect 2 others every day? When does the exponential model fail?

[Taren Long @TheMathLounge]

Thanks #chartyparty for this great game! Even with social distancing, my class had some great labels and descriptions! #iteachmath #Mbtos #games4ed