Incorporating productive dialogue in mathematics classrooms is vital to providing students an opportunity to connect meaningfully with peers (Webb et al., 2019). These discussions can increase individual students’ mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills while encouraging collaboration among peers to solve…
Relationships between students and teachers can influence academic success and emotional well-being (Košir & Tement, 2014). In 2020, Covid-19 sent shockwaves throughout education, propelling students and teachers into an unfamiliar territory of teaching and learning during a global pandemic. Home-schooling,…
Mathematics curriculums worldwide are undergoing significant reform. The goal of mathematics education is no longer to churn out students who have memorised procedures, can perform calculations the fastest, or do so independently. So, what is the renewed focus of mathematics…
In all aspects of our lives, time is precious. It is one of the few things we can never get back and have a limited amount of. In primary school in Florida, teachers have to cover a lot of mathematics…
Teachers in the United States yearn for a high level of respect from the public. However, do we afford it to each other? Unfortunately, I’ve heard countless demeaning comments from teachers and administrators about other educators. I’m embarrassed to say…
Anyone who knows me well can tell you I am terrible a loser. My husband and best friend are hesitant to suggest a game night. All my…
