The Beauty of the Season (and Mathematics) by Bill Reed Ever wonder why some people are considered beautiful? Do you know why some painters can create incredible works of art that are considered masterpieces? Why do some buildings and… 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…
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…
Behavior • Classroom • Curriculum & Instruction • Teachers • Uncategorized
July 21, 2022
Have Your Students Trained You? Written by Bill Reed My guess is if I ask teachers who have taught for more than one year, they can name a student they know who will come to class without any materials… 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
April 12, 2023
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…
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…