Introduction to Desmos
Do you teach Math? Any grade level? Then you want to be using Desmos! Desmosify your lesson! Don’t just make it digital. In this webinar I will introduce you to the website Desmos.
Math – Using Google Slides to Explore
Google Slides can be a great way to introduce a math concept. Engage, Explore! See my sample activity for congruent and similar figures.
Math – Teach like it is 2021 not 1921
Join this Google Classroom for some math resources.
How to develop the 4C´s in Math
The 4 C’s are: Collaborate, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, and Communicate Ideas. These are NOT show your work. A standard math worksheet has ZERO of the 4 C’s. In this webinar I explore some ideas for how to develop the 4C’s in Math.
Notes from Office Hours
Office Hours: My new add on for making linked Google Slides choice boards. Did a little Desmos demo. Talked about how to have something read the computer to kids.
Math: Express Multiple Ways
No matter the grade level, have students doing math practice MULTIPLE WAYS of expressing the solution. To use different strategies. To get away from “find the answer” or “show your work” to … show your strategy. Demonstrate your thinking. Here is a Google Sheets template that I used to give students their own unique version.
Office Hours 10/3
Answered Google Jamboard questions.
NOT like the example… increase the THINKING
Increase critical thinking in your class. Avoid giving practice problems just like the example.
Critical Thinking: The 8 Mathematical Practices
NOT just for math! Critical thinking is essential for students. Try to incorporate at least one of these principles each day into your lessons.
Desmos: Teaching Math Differently
Desmos is a game changer for teaching math. See how to get started with teacher.desmos.com