by Jennifer Van Blair | Jan 8, 2022 | Math
Using task cards in math is a great way to engage students in learning. Not only can task cards be physical, digital task cards are also popular. Both allow you to differentiate based on student level and meet unique needs in your classroom. Like all tools, task cards...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Oct 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Academic rigor is an educational buzz word. No seriously, we could probably turn any staff meeting, professional development seminar, heck, even this post into a drinking game. For example: Never have I ever heard the phrase, “academic rigor” during staff meeting....
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jul 22, 2021 | Math, Uncategorized
Word problems are challenging. Most adults admit to struggling with word problems as kids, and many will tell you they still struggle. That’s why it is so tempting to reduce word problem instruction down to keyword strategies to solve. In math, we are looking for the...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jul 14, 2021 | Math, Uncategorized
.This past year I had a student who always said, “Mrs. Van Blair, I am no good at math.” I am positive that you can relate. Why? Because every year I have a student who believes that math skills come naturally and are not developed. The danger with this thinking is...
by Jennifer Van Blair | Jul 9, 2021 | Math, Uncategorized
What do third to fifth grade teachers JUST LIKE YOU say they struggle with the most? Differentiated math instruction when the range of abilities in their classroom is so wide. They have students that need help and support with previous grade level content. At the same...
