TL;DR: Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14). It provides a great chance to engage students with tailored activities for different grade levels. Elementary school activities include Pi Day Storytime, creating a pi chain for memorization, and exploring circle art inspired by Russian artist Kandinsky. Middle school activities involve a Pi Day Scavenger Hunt and a Pi Memorization Contest. … Read More
Summer Math Boosts Achievement
TL;DR: Engaging in summer math programs improves students’ math achievement outcomes. Summer math helps prevent the “summer slide” and reinforces critical thinking skills. Math programs bridge the achievement gap and equip students with essential skills for academic success. Summer Math According to an Annenberg/Brown University meta-analysis study (Lynch, An, & Mancenido, 2021), engaging in summer programs incorporating mathematics activities significantly … Read More
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 158: How to Implement Effective Math Instruction with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 158: How to Implement Effective Math Instruction with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr Episode 158 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr (@makemathmoments), co-hosts of the Make Math Moments podcast. Kyle is the K-12 Mathematics Consultant with the Greater Essex County District School Board and Jon is … Read More
Now is the Time | Kyle Pearce | Procedure for Inferences
In Don’t @ Me (1:34), Tom opens by asserting that NOW is the time to take the first step to accomplish any personal and/or professional goals you have for yourself. Then, Tom is joined by math teacher and podcaster Kyle Pearce (6:37), to discuss the elements of effective math instruction. Finally, in Assessment Corner (55:12), Tom shares a view of … Read More
Leave Wordle Alone | Allison Dillard | Trauma-Informed Assessment
In Don’t @ Me (2:25), Tom expresses his concern that we – educators and society as a whole – are on the verge of ruining “Wordle,” the online viral trend of 2022 so far. Then, Tom is joined by adjunct professor and podcast host Allison Dillard (10:09) for a conversation about MAth instruction. Finally, in Assessment Corner (46:41), Tom (in … Read More
