Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and move to an OER textbook. Now, for those who aren’t familiar, OER, or Open Educational Resources, are course materials under an open license which allows others to access and reuse them at no cost. There’s been a movement lately in institutions, particularly community colleges, to incorporate more OER materials as a way to curb the rising costs of higher education.

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Resourceaholic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Welcome to my 181st gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers.1. A levelI've seen a number of fantastic new A level resources recently:From @the_chalkface, exam questions arranged by topic for Edexcel A level Maths and Further Maths.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and move to an OER textbook. Now, for those who aren’t familiar, OER, or Open Educational Resources, are course materials under an open license which allows others to access and reuse them at no cost. There’s been a movement lately in institutions, particularly community colleges, to incorporate more OER materials as a way to curb the rising costs of higher education.

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Brown Bag Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Algebra might sound advanced, but it fits right into our primary (K-2) classroom! At its core, algebra is about finding patterns and solving puzzlesskills that even our youngest learners can start developing. For example, you can use simple equations like something + 3 = 5 and ask students what the “something” is. This helps them start thinking about missing pieces and how to solve for unknowns.

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Hot Lunch Tray

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

On September 4, 2024, I was emailing back and forth with a math teacher at a large high school I serve, trying to arrange a meeting with a vendor. After my last reply to her, the shooting at Apalachee High School occurred near her classroom. And nothing can ever be the same. The Columbine shooting happened in my first year of teaching. I felt tricked; out of all the things teaching was to me it had nothing to do with students being killed at school.

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Beyond the Worksheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As teachers, were always on the lookout for methods that not only assess our students knowledge but also help them develop critical skills. One of the strategies Ive adopted in my classroom is allowing students to use their notes during quizzes. While this approach can spark debate, I believe it offers significant benefits that outweigh the drawbacks.

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