“In mathematics the art of proposing a question must be held in higher value than solving it.” (Georg Cantor) The art of proposing a question is critical in our math classes because as educators we want to promote thinking and reasoning. Some questions posed by adults can be very closed … More Everybody Has Questions! »
As I mentioned in the previous post I was a participant on a panel at a local high school’s parent night last year called, “Creating Calculating Kids”. Prior to this evening, I was sent some math quotes to reflect on in preparation for the discussion. One of the quotes, was … More Why Do “Some” Children Dread Mathematics? »
September is such an exciting time as it marks the start of a new school year. It is a time for students, educators and parents to have a fresh start and get off on the right foot. Although I will not be returning to work in the same way as … More Key Math Messages to Educators and Parents »
As a grandparent I have so much fun playing with my grandchildren in a way that I do not remember doing so with my own children. Maybe this is because I approach play from a perspective of observing and wondering much like my work in classrooms. I think being less … More Play-based Learning at Home »
It was so exciting the last week of the school year to see the article I had written for the Leaders & Learners (Summer 2015) magazine in print. The title of the article on Page 33 is “Junior Numeracy Collaborative Inquiry”. http://www.cassa-acgcs.ca The Leaders & Learners magazine is the … More Reflection: A Practice That Moves Learning Forward »
“I strongly believe that it is important for me to continue to motivate and inspire others to love math as I came to do so later in life.” – Math Motivator It is so hard to believe that I am a “newly retired Elementary Mathematics Special Assignment Teacher”. I … More Welcome to “The Math Motivator”! »
