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3 Acts Math Tasks: Resources and Lessons
I've blogged before on the topic of 3-Act Math Tasks, but I wanted to share some great resources that feature a host of 3 Acts that you can use and resources to help you use them more effectively in the classroom! First of all, let's review. The biggest thing that 3...
My Caribbean Adventure
I was given a referral by a colleague who asked if I was interested in doing any work in the Dutch Caribbean. At first, I thought he was joking. But when it turned out that he wasn't, I told him I would MAKE time! My destination: an island called Sint Eustatius,...
8 Standards for Mathematical Practice: Pop Quiz!
Think you know the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice? Take this quiz to see if you understand application of these practices through scenarios from a popular TV show: Big Bang Theory! Watch the video clips (each has an identifying letter assigned to it), decide...
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