Alyssa Folk

I teach, sing, and dance, usually at the same time, as much as possible. I love teaching math. PGH - Arkansas - SATX - SMTX. she/her #lovegodlovepeople #H2P

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Our group’s idea of an SMHS graduate! @GEARUP_SMCISD

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Love all of this and wondering how I can use the get to know you stuff in my high school classrooms

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Others have said this and I MUST echo:

“Do we cross multiply?”

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Make a math teacher cry in 4 words.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

“You just foil it!”

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Make a math teacher cry in 4 words.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

The implications here are 1) that the district-chosen curriculum aligns perfectly to student ability, need, and differentiation, and 2) that I have no ability to choose material and evaluate its effectiveness. I take offense at the use of “random” here.

[Dr. Kristopher J. Childs (he/him) @DrKChilds]

Districts are spending millions on curriculum materials and folx are still printing random worksheets from Google searches….

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

I have been very vocal over the years that teaching is not a calling for me. It is a choice, and that, to me, is even more powerful.

[Jay Wamsted @JayWamsted]

When we routinely allow our profession to be labeled “a calling” we are setting ourselves up for exploitation.

See: teachers & nurses

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Allow teachers to wear jeans everyday. It sounds silly, but I spend my day crawling over backpacks, crouching down next to students, sitting criss cross on the floor, and tripping over chromebook chargers. Jeans are so helpful and practical. That alone would signal understanding.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Teachers…

What is one thing you wish your principal would do that would tell you they understood how hard this job truly is?

Thank you, in advance, for answering. I’m hoping to be better and potentially help others too.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

I got there!

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[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

This is at least my 8th year making #interactivenotebooks with students, and this is the first year that I have explicitly taught what is considered an appropriate amount of tape in Room 310. It was a life-changing move. Not joking.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Many algebra curriculums allow 45-90 minutes to solve multi step equations with variables on both sides. I have long said and still believe that moving quickly through math is not the same as teaching equitable math.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Being a teacher is my favorite thing and my ultimate dream, but I also dream of how I would design an algebra curriculum on my own. For years, I have said that I would slow algebra curriculum way down. Looking at it again this year, I still agree.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Then imagine another day where we look at equations in a different way, like with error analysis or looking at pieces of equations and asking how it got from one step to the next. Then imagine a day where we solve equations on a more permanent surface for the teacher to assess.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Hey #mathteacher twitter, I am wondering what you all are willing to share with me! I am looking for a more effective #posttestreflection, either questions that have really worked or full reflections that you would share. #highschool #mathed #matheducation #reflection #teaching

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Wondering if I can implement this in small ways with a select group of students this year.

[edutopia @edutopia]

The “check-in/check-out” (CICO) strategy can help educators spend more time teaching—and less time addressing disruptive behaviors.
https://t.co/PQyZ3PXcK0

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

It’s been a couple of years and a lot of change, but I am back, #teachertwitter!

[Ear Hustle Podcast @earhustlesq]

Please join Nigel in giving E a big (air) hug for his birthday today!! 🎉🎂🎁

(And in case you were wondering, that beautiful banana pudding was made by our amazing producer @bwallace)

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Hoping that @nearpod will join @Screencastify in extending premium membership to teachers for the rest of the academic year! I can’t describe how vital it’s been for my classes.

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Thank you @Screencastify for extending your free premium to all teachers through the academic year! Y’all have become one of the Top 3 most important tools for me in #distancelearning. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! #teaching #teachingduringcoronavirus

[Alyssa Folk @a_folk]

Woke up and saw just this tweet and thought it was @_TJWatt announcing a @JJWatt trade to the @steelers 😂😂 #quarantinedreams

[TJ Watt @_TJWatt]

I promise this is not an April Fools Joke!!! Get your popcorn ready folks!!