So, today I had the opportunity to do something different. I got to work with 8th grade students on Box and Whiskers Plot. Now, I know I am...

Again focusing on identifying and understanding components of Algebra, I decided to discuss the parts of these two notable equations.   ...

Before our test, I decided to review finding slope with the two methods we had studied. 1. Counting Slope on a Graph 2. Slope Formula ...

For my first year of teaching Algebra 1, I have made a lot of mistakes. These mistakes all revolve around an assumption. I assume that my s...

Slope Dude followed Pedro the Penguin in our journal. Pedro the Penguin was a great story that gave the students a visual to relate the ide...

I just want to say thank you to all of you out there for your great ideas and passion for teaching. I feel rejuvenated and my Algebra 1 cla...

On a brighter note, I am looking forward to my next unit in Algebra thanks to Pinterest and all of these wonderful blogs that I following. ...

"What happened?" is the question that just seems to resonate in my brain. My Algebra 1 kids bombed their test. I had such high ex...

Monday's seem to be my worst day of the week. I give a weekly grade report to students, and, it never fails, there are certain students...