The Easiest and Best Homemade Chicken and Noodle Recipe (and exactly what NOT to do for Math Instruction) written by Bill Reed I have the easiest and most excellent Homemade Chicken and Noodle Recipe. It is a 20 minute… Continue Reading…
January 25, 2023
Transitions, Active Learning, and Connections by Bill Reed Don’t ask me why, but I started thinking about the fun old Schoolhouse Rock songs, that I still remember 50 years after I first heard them. The catchy tune of Conjunction… Continue Reading…
December 9, 2022
Click to sign-up for my newsletter to receive FREE resources monthly! How To Get Excited About Teaching (Again) by Bill Reed Many teachers are finding it hard to get excited about teaching these days. There are many… Continue Reading…
December 9, 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…
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
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…
January 13, 2022
12 Best Math & Science Books for Teachers Compiled by Bill Reed #1 by far! – NCTM’s Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All This is by far the best mathematics teaching resource book that has been written… Continue Reading…
Classroom • Curriculum & Instruction • Teachers
January 13, 2022
Things People Say About Math Written by Bill Reed Once in a great while, I hear someone say, “I Love Math!” or “I enjoyed my math classes,” and it gives me a warm, comforting feeling inside. Sadly, what I… Continue Reading…
March 16, 2022
Figuring out how to improve students’ success in math can be a bit of a trial and error situation depending on the math level, students, and the teaching methods employed. Students don’t necessarily need to have an aptitude for math; they can improve by putting in the effort and having the right attitude towards learning the subject matter. In this article, we will provide some tips on how to improve students’ success in math.
April 14, 2022
The objectives of math instruction are to help students understand the material, apply the skills, and recall the concepts in the future. Making changes to status quo practices can be a successful approach that is manageable for teachers and meaningful for students. These seven best practices in math instruction can make this year your best ever when it comes to student learning and achievement.
