Essays from the math classroom.
Practical reflections on inquiry, planning, coaching, and the small moves that turn compliance into curiosity.
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Inquiry & ProvocationsMath Beyond Memorization: The Power of Provocations
What if every math lesson began with a spark of curiosity instead of a formula? A merged reflection on what provocations are, why they matter, and the key elements that make them transformative.
Teacher KnowledgeThe Invisible Work That Shapes How Children Learn Math
We often talk about improving math learning by adding strategies and worksheets. But research keeps pointing us back to something deeper — what teachers know, believe, and notice.
Visual LearningThe Power of Visual Representations: Enhancing Mathematical Comprehension for Diverse Learners
Mathematics is often perceived as abstract and complex. Visual representations bridge that gap — making concepts accessible, meaningful, and inclusive for every learner.
RoutinesBuilding Critical Thinking Routines: Incorporating Strategies into the Daily Math Classroom
Routines create predictable structure — but the best ones also open the door to critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and rich discourse.
Active LearningUnlocking Active Learning's Potential: 4 Common Misconceptions and How to Overcome Them
Active learning is powerful — but only when we move past the myths. Four common misconceptions and what they look like in practice.
WisdomUnlocking Wisdom: A Journey Beyond Knowledge
From raw data to actionable wisdom — how the Continuum of Understanding helps educators guide students beyond memorization toward meaning-making.
WisdomCultivating Wisdom in Education: Beyond Knowledge Acquisition
Teaching for wisdom goes beyond acquiring knowledge — it's about applying that knowledge ethically, compassionately, and beneficially in the world.
RoutinesBuilding a Culture of Thinking with Visible Thinking Routines
In an age of AI, the uniquely human skills — creativity, empathy, and critical thinking — matter more than ever. Visible Thinking Routines are how we cultivate them.
AI & EducationTeachers: The Indispensable Human Element in the Age of AI
AI may deliver information at scale, but it cannot replace the human touch, relationships, and inspiration that teachers bring to every classroom.
AI & EducationAI and Education: Why Teachers Need to Stay Ahead of the Curve
AI is reshaping how students learn — and how we teach. Five essential reflections for educators refining their practice for an AI-integrated classroom.
LearnersThe Curious Mindset: Understanding How Generation Z Learns and Thrives
Gen Z is deeply digital, endlessly curious, and always questioning. Practical shifts educators and parents can make to meet them where they are.
PCKThe Bridge Between Pedagogical Knowledge & Content Knowledge
Turning a geometric series into a low-floor, high-ceiling inquiry task — a reflection on Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in action.
Inquiry & ProvocationsExponents: Just the Beginning
How a Grade 5 team used inquiry prompts about the powers of 10 to move learners from repeated multiplication to exponential notation — and assessed understanding with a WODB task.