Making Connections Creates Long-Term Learning by Bill Reed I was working with a school and the teachers started talking about the NCAA Basketball tournament. I quickly zoned out as with my basketball prowess I have no interest in basketball… Continue Reading…
January 13, 2022
Mathematical Structure- Structure and Context over Process and Procedures! by Bill Reed As I observe math classes, I see processes and procedures being taught! This worries me more and more! Please do not get me wrong, processes and procedures… Continue Reading…
November 29, 2021
Estimation! Estimation! Estimation! By Bill Reed The ability to use estimation is the most important math skill anyone can use and master. Using estimation can alleviate so many silly mistakes and erroneous calculations. Estimation helps us confirm reasonable solutions,… Continue Reading…
Curriculum & Instruction • Leadership • Mathematics
November 15, 2021
Indiana Math Textbook Adoption By Bill Reed Back in 2011, Indiana Public Law 73-2011 altered state and local textbook adoption procedures. Under this law, Indiana no longer follows a strict six-year cycle for math materials adoption. Textbook adoptions are… Continue Reading…
Curriculum & Instruction • English Learners • Mathematics • Science • Teachers
January 13, 2022
We are all in this together! Let’s help each other! SAT Prep Wrap Up My last few blog entries were about the Indiana SAT Assessment. Some teachers and even some counselors may have seen these blog posts and thought,… Continue Reading…
January 13, 2022
Top Websites and Online Resources for Educators in 2021 Written by Bill Reed Educators, do you want to be in the know? Here are some great Indiana education resources and very brief Indiana political resources that you can subscribe… Continue Reading…
Curriculum & Instruction • Mathematics • Teachers
January 11, 2022
The 411 on the SAT Assessment The Math Section – Calculator and No Calculator Written by Bill Reed The SAT Math Section usually brings up great anxiety from students especially when they are taking the Math Test – No… Continue Reading…
Curriculum & Instruction • Mathematics • Professional Development • Uncategorized
January 13, 2022
The 411 on the SAT Assessment Now part of an Indiana H.S. Graduation Pathway Written by Bill Reed It is extremely important for Administrators, Teachers, Parents and especially Students to understand exactly what the SAT Assessment is and how… Continue Reading…
January 13, 2022
STEM Professional Teaching Organizations Written and compiled by Bill Reed STEM professional teaching organizations are among the best opportunities teachers have to grow and improve. Administrators and teachers alike should be researching, understanding, and promoting all the benefits STEM… Continue Reading…
English Learners • Mathematics
January 13, 2022
13 Excellent Education Blogs Written by Bill Reed, STEM Specialist at INcompassing Education To Blog or Not to Blog. . .that is the question! Of course, the answer is “To Blog!” With that being said, what are blogs? Blogs… Continue Reading…
