by Kelly Hoffmann | Dec 31, 2020 | Educator's Blog
This common lament just makes a math teacher cringe! And it’s not because math is not within the realm of possibility for most of us. It’s really something we should all have a basic knowledge of. What really makes math teachers cringe is the...
by Kelly Hoffmann | Dec 26, 2020 | Lessons
Did you know? “Bingo” is nearly 500 years old. It began in Italy around 1530, and was originally called “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia”. In the 1770’s, “Le Lotto” was introduced in France, and was played by wealthy...
by Kelly Hoffmann | Dec 21, 2020 | Educator's Blog
You have entered a profession that takes time to master. Remember this first year, do not be too hard on yourself. Controlling a class of 30+ students takes some finesse. You will get better at this in time. I’ve struggled and made so many mistakes over the...
by Kelly Hoffmann | Dec 14, 2020 | Educator's Blog
Math Teachers – You need to see this website! Dan Finkel and Katherine Cook, a husband-wife team of mathematicians from Seattle, Washington, created this site to promote real exploration with math. Perusing this website reminded me of attending a Math Conference...
by Kelly Hoffmann | Dec 11, 2020 | Educator's Blog
Turning a Favorite Family Recipe into a Digital Math Lesson My grandparents had a small farm in Mansfield, IL, surrounded by cornfields. Grandma Bateman, her apron covered in flour, was often at work in her kitchen baking sugar cookies for her 20 + grandchildren. As a...
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