Conceptua Math User Blogs

TODOS is a national organization that promotes “mathematics for all” with a focus on providing effective instruction that includes English Language Learners.  It is a relatively young organization, founded in February 2003, but it has played a big role in educating teachers, staff developers and mathematics leaders in the need to...

Posted by Lauri Susi on Apr. 16, 2011

If you are a member of NCTM then you know the national conference is only a few days away.  If you are not a member, I encourage you to join.  NCTM membership is affordable and provides you with a wealth of information including access to journals, research, lesson plans and relevant news regarding instruction in mathematics in K-12 education.

Searching the NCTM planner using...

Posted by Lauri Susi on Apr. 9, 2011

Many years ago while working with my then 7th grade son on problem solving, he said to me, “ I would hate to be in your classroom, Mom. You ask me questions when I am wrong AND you ask me questions when I am right. In my math classroom, they only ask me questions when I am wrong.”

As I reflect on my journey in shifting the discourse patterns in my classroom and mastering...

Posted by Nora Ramirez on Mar. 31, 2011

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