Many of our institutional norms are causing “studenting” behavior that stifles thinking. Dr. Peter Liljedahl’s research aims to disrupt this behavior through “contrarian experimental methodology” and he has discovered 14 practices that liberate thinking in the classroom. Though his research took place in Mathematics, his findings are applicable for any educator that wants to tap into the emotional experience through … Read More
Game-Based Learning: Evaluating Math Games
TL;DR: Game-based learning is a great way to engage students in exploring a math concept in a new way. Not all free (or even paid) math games are created with equal care and research. Math games have an incredible opportunity to affect students’ mindsets about math, confidence in their abilities, perseverance, grit, and so much more. However, not all math … Read More
EP82: Do we need to be Culturally relevant and aware with Financial Literacy?
In Episode 82 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Financial Literacy. It is a topic that has been newly added to the Math Curriculum in Ontario, and many teachers have scrambled on how to teach it, even though many agree that it should be included in the curriculum. What kinds of supports do we need to effectively … Read More
Episode 151- Alice Aspinall explains why Everyone Can Learn Math
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EP60: Why Should We Include Math Talks in our Programming?
In Episode 60 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about how they have been using Math Talks in their programming, and how they have achieved some greater successes with their students within a subject area that normally causes their students lots of anxiety. Chey and Pav welcome Traci Browder, Educator, Author and Podcaster from Mansfield, Texas for … Read More
