When the bell rang, I watched as five of my students gathered their things and ambled, seemingly defeated, out of my classroom. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen this: students hitting a wall despite all the math interventions I had thrown their way. I remember feeling like I was failing them, and it was…
When the flu sidelined me for a week, the aftermath felt like climbing a mountain to regain my teaching stride. My return coincided with the critical period of gearing up for standardized testing—an annual challenge magnified by the unique needs of high-need students. As an educator, developing a comprehensive test prep plan isn’t just strategic;…
As a math educator, I’ve spent my entire career working with low-performing students, striving to close their learning gaps quickly and effectively. Through my experience, I’ve developed a powerful system called the Math Intervention Cycle. This approach has proven to be a game-changer in my classroom, and I’m excited to share it with you today….
As a math teacher, I have always been passionate about finding the best ways to help my students succeed. A few years ago, I had a student named Sarah who struggled with math concepts. Despite my best teaching efforts, she continued to lag behind. It was only when I started really focusing on using data…
As a veteran educator, I understand the difficult challenges that students face in their math journey. When it comes to math intervention, it’s important to not only recognize the struggle but also address the root cause with strategic and evidenced based instructional strategies. In this post, I’ll be sharing three red flags to watch for…
Today, I’m diving into an essential component of our educational toolkit: universal screening. As math teachers, we know the diversity in our classrooms and the differing levels at which our students perform. Universal screening helps us identify these differences early and accurately, ensuring that every student gets the support they need. In this blog post,…
As a math educator serving in underserved communities for over two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the disappointment and frustration students experience when they can’t keep up with math lessons—despite teachers pouring every ounce of effort into grade-level content. Let me tell you about one such day that changed my perspective for good. A few…
