The texts we choose to use in our classrooms matter! Whose stories are we telling, and which cultures are we erasing? It is important for students to see themselves in their learning. #litmath25
"something that may be obvious to you, may not be obvious to someone else... So please share your ideas." @howiehua.bsky.social We can all be math people when we learn to find our voice in the math classroom! #litmath25
My firstborn son committed to attend MSU in the fall. As an alum and proud Spartan I feel like I should be really excited... but I'm not. Am I dead inside? What is wrong with me?
On our last drive to EL, we listened to your podcast together. You definitely picked up a new fan. Nice job men!
Looking for some podcast recommendations to entertain me during the daily commute. NPR raises my blood pressure these days, and I'm not a Cubs/Sox fan which is all that ESPN radio is talking about in Chicago until football starts in August. What makes you laugh, smile, or think these days?
(2/2): There were two types of fans at yesterday's game: Maize and blue was cheering for Michigan.. literally everyone else was rooting for the Badgers. It was a loud crowd for Bucky, and thousands of fans from various schools recognize that they truly are scUM. It brought a smile to my face.
Two Observations from yesterday's championship game: (1/2) 1. Checking out the crowd, lots of B1G fans were representing. Who wasn't there? Rutgers, Maryland, USC, UCLA, Oregon. Not one jersey/t-shirt to be seen. They do not belong in the B1G.
Happy Friday! This morning a #ZDWest 3rd grader surprised me with some new Pokémon for my office collection. The cards are cool, but the smile on his face is priceless. #RelationshipsAreEverything#ZionD6
It may not have been my 21st birthday (ha!) but there is nothing more special than a student delivering a present that includes a homemade 'squishy fidget' to help kids when they are upset, and 'infinite Cat Cash' so I can select something from our PBIS store! #WestisBest#ZD6#IHaveTheBestJob
Two future entrepreneurs just made an appointment during their recess time to present their business plans. The founders of OG Colors would like to sell coloring pages as part of our PBIS system! #WestIsBest#ZionD6#WestZD6
2. Lets stop debating a starting 5, and just start sending waves of players in ala Nolan Richardson's 40 minutes of hell. We can worry less about being 'matchup proof', play with determination, and wear down every opponent. This team is deep enough and balanced enough to make it happen.
1. Confession: I'm afraid that I'm not a MSU bball fan, but an Izzo fan. I love point guards who are an extension of the coach and crashing the boards like a football player. I was a college student when he was hired and I don't know anything else.
Yes! My brain was so programmed by years of traditional mathematics, that I was stuck thinking about ratios and proportions. That is exactly why number talks like this are SO important. Thank you for sharing.😀
I love the routine WODB, but my brain is hurting trying to figure out why a student would pick 7:49 - what were some of your favorite student responses?
Our first annual Math Night at #WestZD6 was a huge success last night. Families had fun engaging with mathematics and learning about games they can play with their children at home.
Illinois! Does anyone care to do the math? I want to know how many replies it will take before we have a greater than 50% chance of representing all 50 states. It reminds me of that 'same birthday at a party' problem. No answers - but I want to learn the HOW.
