Naomi Epstein

Teacher of 2y math, science, engineering; Educational Coach, Tech Integration Specialist. #STEM #edtech #iteachmath #MTBoS #robotics. Level 2 Google Certified.

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@JustinAion Yes they are a tool. But not a crutch. I have a classroom of 11th graders who can’t assess whether the calculator gives a reasonable answer! We need to change how we do it

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@JustinAion Depends where you teach. Not required but used as a crutch

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@JustinAion It’s not as much as how we were taught but the fundamental building block skills. When 5th & 6th graders depend on calculators, building numeracy skills suffers.

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@DrKChilds I think higher socioeconomic families are able to nurture skills from a young age so when older they test better. The testing is the problem.

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@MarkChubb3 Equal sides, equal angles, equal angles and sides (no equal angles or sides)

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@Aideno81 She’s gone!

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@sarahkbingler Geography is awesome! My kid is going into a related field and I’m very proud of him. Geography grads have great job opportunities - planning, environmental support, gis… the list is large. Congrats to your son!

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Ontario Math Educators! Does anyone have experience spiraling the MCR3U course? Looking for ideas to help alleviate quadmester stress! #MCR3U #MTBOS #iteachmath #Math

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@Sid_Seixeiro My local store a few days ago.

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@JustLB I hated math in school. Found it boring. As a math teacher I now make it my goal to at least make my classes interesting. It was easier as a physics teacher. 🙂

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@Cassand81862324 It’s only through our failures that we grow and improve. Reflecting on our teaching helps us help our students.

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@mrs_adams_cyw @Brent_Ach @imgrund It shows a fundamental willingness to vaccinate their kids once the option becomes available, but I don’t think that’s the intention. I believe medically it makes no difference.

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I'm teaching #MCF4U Advanced Functions for the first time in the fall. Any Ontario Teachers have resources / suggestions that they are willing to share? #MTBoS #mathteacher

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@alicekeeler I’m a math teacher and I encourage fingers. At the senior grades. Helps to develop a better number sense than calculators!!

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@anton_hilado Using exponent rules to simplify exponential functions. Or finding derivatives.

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@MsMelnychuk I feel the same way. It’s because we care enough to put in the effort.

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@jriceTO Ya? That might work. Although I'd use word, but same deal. THanks!

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Teachers who use #GoogleClassroom - What programs are you using to create custom headers for your forms? I want easy!! Including some bitmojis and cute text. Nothing photoshop quality. Help!

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@penofrage @JayWamsted Ill have a look. I have lots of ideas too - it’s hard to get buy i. I wish you luck! I hope someone listens.