posted by Sasha Fajerstein One of the most common complaints I hear from friends with young children is that they have no idea how to help their children with math homework. I’ve heard many parents say that while they can solve the problem, they do not understand the process that is being taught to their […]
posted by Sasha Fajerstein More often than not, when I tell people I am a high school math teacher, the response I get sounds something like “Wow, that sounds awful. I hated math in school” or “Oh. I am so bad at math!” At the very beginning of each school year, I give my students […]
posted by Sasha Fajerstein As teachers, we constantly remind students about the importance of mathematics if you want to be an engineer, chemist, architect, archaeologist, astronaut, astrologist, biologist, and many more. What people don’t realize is that spatial skills are key in transforming mathematics into three-dimensional objects with limitless uses. Spatial reasoning is essentially the […]
posted by Sasha Fajerstein Charlie has been accused of pulling the fire alarm on Friday, 12/5. Help him argue that he is innocent. The facts: The fire alarm was pulled in the student cafeteria at 11:55 am Charlie has math period 5 with Ms. Smith Charlie was in math class for the ENTIRE period on […]
Meet Sasha Fajerstein, our guest blogger for the month of October. Sasha is a teacher of mathematics and an avid fan of all things “math.” She is an innovative educator who makes math accessible for all students. We are very excited to have Sasha share her knowledge about math education and how we can all benefit […]
posted by Stephanie Forsman I love playing games, doing puzzles, and figuring out a good brain teaser. I do the New York Times Crossword Puzzle everyday and while I struggle in the later half of the week, I love learning new information, keeping my brain sharp, and that sense of accomplishment after I have successfully […]
posted by Stephanie Forsman Measurement is an area of my math curriculum that I often feel gets neglected, rushed through, and sometimes, at crunch time, overlooked all together. As a result, I have worked on infusing small aspects of measurement into the routines of the day. From linear measurement to volume, weight and mass to […]
posted by Stephanie Forsman Each morning, my class has a Morning Meeting that consists of a Morning Message, a Greeting, a Share, and an activity. It is a great way to start the day, reinforces our sense of community, and sets the expectations and goals for the day. These meetings last anywhere from 15 to […]
posted by Stephanie Forsman Setting up a nurturing mathematical environment & community is an essential beginning to any school year. When getting to know my students, I like to dig deeper and find out what kind of learners they are, where their strengths lie, and what areas they intend to work on during the upcoming […]
I am so pleased to introduce the Early Math Counts readers to our guest blogger of the month – Ms. Stephanie Forsman. Stephanie is one of my oldest friends. We met while serving in the US Peace Corps in West Africa in the early 90s and have remained close friends ever since. We have followed […]