I have recently found this great way to assess understanding of concepts and math vocabulary. Split the class up into groups of 4-6. Each group gets a set of small cards which each have on them one maths related word. The first thing they have to do is Read More...

EdCamps are shifts when a group of motivated people get in the same room and direct their own experience: They share what's working and what isn't. (They support each other.) It is inspirational and incredibly practical anyone can help and ask for support. Read More...

Mathematical ideas have been used as inspiration for a number of fiber arts including quilt making, knitting, cross-stitch, crochet, embroidery, and weaving . A wide range of mathematical concepts have been used as inspiration including topology, graph Read More...

I have contemplated before setting up an educational twitter for this website and I always decide against it ( for some reason ). But lately I have wondered about setting up a twitter account for my classroom . I have found a website that has 50 ideas Read More...