There is a lot of talk about using explicit instruction in mathematics, and I think it often gets confused with direct instruction. I’m Christina Tondevold, the recovering traditionalist, and today we’re going to take a look at explicit instruction versus...
Do you ever wonder how much time you should spend on in-depth rich math tasks versus how much time you spend on routine practice math problems? Well, I’m Christina Tondevold and I hope you’ll stick around, because today, we’re going to talk...
So a few years ago, my mom shared with me this idea around only getting your kids four things at Christmas. It includes something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Now, I’ve always wondered why something to read? Why not...
So there has been a shift in the last 10 or so years to a new way of grading. But so many people still don’t know about it. I’m Christina Tondevold, The Recovering Traditionalist and I hope you stick around as we look at assessing math proficiency using...
So in this series about assessing math proficiency, I’ve already asked you to consider the number of problems that you are giving students when you are assessing them. Today, I would like you to consider the type of math problems you are giving them. I’m...
So we’ve all seen them, and we’ve probably all used them. These two kinds of extreme examples of practice activities and worksheets that we give kids where we have a ton of problems that we’re having them practice or we just have a couple. I’m...
So lately, I’ve been getting quite a few questions about how to help struggling students. Now, these are the students that are seen as “behind” or “not getting it.” Over a week ago, I offered a free webinar, and during the Q&A portion of that webinar, there...
Welcome! I’m a Recovering Traditionalist elementary teacher and now, I help teachers and children learn to love math. Explore how I can help provide you PD at your fingertips! BuildMathMinds.com
Welcome! I’m a Recovering Traditionalist elementary teacher and now, I help teachers and children learn to love math. Explore how I can help provide you PD at your fingertips! BuildMathMinds.com