In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks.
Ruth's Decimal Challenges Slides
Envelope Puzzle from Sarah Carter
Cool Puzzle from Greta (Square, Triangular, etc.)
#MathStratChat Slides Assignment
Racetrack Desmos Activity (Comparing Decimals)
Episode 53: Rich Task Resources
This is the second in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems.
Practical Problems Best Practices Website
Catherine Castillo's 3-Act Tasks
Tracy's 3-Act Task List by VA SOL (Work in Progress!)
This is the first in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems.
Practical Problems Best Practices Website
Why we shouldn't use key words for problem solving
Jo Boaler explains why math is not about speed
Christina Tondevold - CRA Model
In this episode, we discuss our first couple of weeks back to school. Ruth's school is face to face while Tracy's is all virtual.
Frank Peretti's No More Bullies
Jelani Memory's A Kids Book About Racism
Resources related to attracting and retaining teachers of color
Peter Liljedahl's Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces
Kyle Pierce's Math is Visual Integer Videos
In this episode, we share current favorite resources and key takeaways & actions on our journey to becoming anti-racist teachers.
Abolitionist Teaching and the Future of Our Schools
Sesame Street Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism Town Hall
Nick News Presents: Kids, Race, and Unity
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
So You Want to Talk About Race
Let’s Talk!: Facilitating Critical Conversations with Students
Lynchburg Neighborhood Podcast Episode 19: John Abel on Redlining
Juneteenth on the Black Athlete Podcast
Juneteenth on The Daily Podcast
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
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