Teach Like a Champion is a great book to use with teachers from all levels of experience. Includes some great questioning strategies to get all students engaged in questioning. Here is a summary:
http://www.themainidea.net/tmi_pdfs2/THE%20MAIN%20IDEA%20–%20Teach%20Like%20a%20Champion%20–%207-10%282%29.pdf

We began our ARI unit with a pre-assessment and then a QFT activity to generate interest in Force and Motion. I am so proud of the wonderful questions my students asked. We had the privilege of being observed by Dan Rothstein, the creator of QFT. So much excitement in Kindergarten this week.

Project Title: Algebra Pride! (A Project-Based Learning Approach to Systems of Linear Inequalities)
In high school Algebra, oftentimes I find students merely memorizing patterns and procedures in order to pass an assessment. While drill, practice, and memorization is important for developing a skill base, it does not take students to a level of…Read More

Middle School Math teachers are writing Math Plot scripts fro their classes in the PAN today – can’t wait to see what they come up with!

Belfry High School has expanded its greenhouse gardening by adding cold frames. We were fortunate to have all construction completed by the carpentry class at our vocational school. This spring we will be using the cold frames to start seedlings for sale, and will be using them in the fall and winter to grow seasonal produce. Our seedling…Read More