Michael Smith

Math Educator. Each One Teach One.

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

Listening is appreciated, but action makes a difference.

[Tim Brzezinski @TimBrzezinski]

True meaning of π: https://t.co/d6676ypne0 @geogebra #MTBoS #ITeachMath #geometry

[Tim Brzezinski @TimBrzezinski]

Math Teachers: For those Ss who need continual support as you formatively assess their progress in class, @GraspableMath is an absolute easy-to-use game changer! Example here with Pythagorean Theorem: https://t.co/tcxKMiqguy. Blank whiteboard: https://t.co/eK6e1SifQI #MTBoS #ITeachMath

[Affton High School Activities & Athletics @AHSActivityDept]

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!

[AHS College Center @AHSCollegeCentr]

A beautiful day to tour @DruryUniversity with my @AfftonHS students! Great athletic facilities for their NCAA DII teams. We met the University President and was taught about Drury Fusion credentials (all graduates walk away with three for employment) Go Panthers!

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

I am honored to be the new freshman mentor. Today was one of the best days of my career. #afftonlearns #afftonstrong

[Melissa Evans @mrs_melevans]

One of the most important things educators can take away from the PD days leading up to the 1st day of school is how hard it is to sit & focus all day long… and we’re adults.

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

@sonukg4india 6. Rule is ab-1

[Tungsteno @74WTungsteno]

A flow of geometry: complex transformations
https://t.co/fczxIBOdgw (from Dimensions: A Walk through Mathematics)
#math #science #iteachmath #mtbos #visualization #elearning #algebra

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Mike Tomlin said, "There's no substitute for work. You can talk about all kinds of stuff, but at the end of the day, it's about the work."

Success comes from doing the work.

There is no such thing as an overnight success, it takes time.

People notice when you succeed, but they don't see the hard work, discipline, consistency, and sacrifices it took to get there.

You have to commit to the process and doing the work.

8 Things to Know About Commitment & Hard Work
1. Put in the work every day
Commitment isn't a one time event. Consistent efforts leads to progress and builds a strong work ethic. Success is the result of consistently showing up and doing the work day in and day out.

2. Be intentional
Be intentional about how hard you work and what you work on. Little details make big victories. Setting clear goals and staying focused creates big changes and reinforces your commitment.

3. It takes sacrifice
Commitment means prioritization and sacrifice. Ask your self "What am I willing to pay for this? If you work hard then sacrifice isn't something to regret, it's something to fight for because you know that you are headed in the right direction.

4. Your mindset matters
Your mindset can make or break your commitment and work ethic. Have faith that putting the work in will make a difference. If you believe that you can't do something, you're unlikely to try.

5. Expect adversity and challenges
Expect that there will be sacrifices, failures, criticism, and rejections. Being prepared for obstacles strengthens your resolve and equips you to navigate through tough times with determination.

6. Strive for perfection, accept excellence
When you put the work in every day, you want to give everything you have. Your work ethic depends on the quality of work you put in. Have a growth mindset because your mindset keeps you motivated to grow, learn, and be better.

7. Discipline over motivation
Rely on your discipline because motivation comes and goes. Act regardless of how you are feeling. When you stay disciplined, you build habits, routines, and your self-image.

8. Know that there will be good days and bad days
Putting in the work is hard. Embrace the ups and downs of the journey. Celebrate the good days and know that persistence through challenges is what leads to growth.
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"If you look really closely, most overnight success took a long time." - Steve Jobs

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[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

@FixingEducation My high school allows me to submit a list and a budget for anything I want or need for my classroom. I have never been told no. I’m fortunate to work for a district that trust my decisions and gives me autonomy.

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

#Algebra1 summer school math problem of the day. Find the max height of the ball, then find the time it hits the ground. #afftonstrong

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

Fun night at the ballpark!

[Affton High School Activities & Athletics @AHSActivityDept]

And that’s a winner for the Cougars and a no hitter for Wyatt Brown. It was a great night for the Affton Community!

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

@ShowMe Did you know that the @ShowMe wants it’s business partners to benefit from that money and doesn’t care about education. They only care about the money they could be making.

[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

🧐

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Teaching tip. Here's what I do for the first 5 minutes of a testing period

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Here’s the truth:

Parents don’t always know best

Teachers don’t always know best

Administrators don’t always know best

Students don’t always know best

The key is for everyone to do their best TOGETHER.

[Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal]

When students see, hear, and feel positivity, the more likely they will thrive in school.

[moic the stoic @moicthestoic]

8 Life-changing philosophical quotes by "René Descartes".

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[Michael Smith @mathsmith314]

@DrKChilds @PasiniPhD I don’t see it as a strategy. I see it a basic framework that occurs daily in a classroom. You can use any strategy you want or call it whatever you want, but you’ll still have some I do, we do, you do embedded into it. They are 3 basic fundamentals of teaching.