Join Math Solutions for our August 2017 #MathCoachChat
by August 22nd, 2017
Are you a coach looking for professional learning opportunities? Want to learn more about math coaching and expand your professional learning network? Join @Math_Solutions for our first #MathCoachChat on Wednesday, August 30th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. Mary Mitchell, Senior Instructional Designer, and Sue Chapman, Professional Learning Specialist will lead a discussion on Questioning with a…
Developing Math Coaching Expertise
by March 24th, 2017
Over ten years ago I moved from being a classroom teacher into the role of being a math coach. My first assignment included two elementary schools, which meant I was supporting approximately 36 teachers. My only experiences with school leadership were through learning opportunities like participating in a large National Science Foundation grant to build…
Teacher Mindsets and Student Learning
by March 16th, 2017
On the first day of my Mathematics Methods course for preservice teachers, I ask my students to solve the Dealing in Horses Problem from Marilyn Burns’ book About Teaching Mathematics, Fourth Edition: I ask my students to consider the problem individually for a few minutes and then discuss and solve the problem in table groups. I…
The Art of Listening + Building Partnerships
by September 08th, 2016
Coaching is about listening and building partnerships. When those two qualities are present effective strategies emerge. Most educators are looking for effective strategies to make challenging subjects like math more accessible to students. However, few educators have the time or the resources to consider what makes an effective strategy, much less identify and implement one.…
Coaching Benefits for Math Teachers by Offering Support Where and When They Need It
by July 29th, 2016
How do school administrators support the highly individualized needs of their teachers? Administrators must support many different constituencies: both new and experienced teachers, those who need to work on student relationships and management techniques, and those who need help creating and implementing lesson plans. Professional development is an issue that administrators have struggled with for…
Video Post: Math Solutions Coaching for Empowered Instruction
by November 20th, 2015
Working with a coach can give you individualized insight into your strengths and empower you to learn even more.
Back to school: Elevate instruction, engage students and empower learning
by August 07th, 2015
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner. At Math Solutions, we have a variety of resources to help you elevate instruction, engage students and empower learning in your classroom!
