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Tag: pi

Posted on March 9, 2016April 22, 2022

Planning Pi Day activities

More than just math?

deliciousLet’s be honest, there’s not many days dedicated to the celebration of math or its concepts. This is why math folks get a little energized every March 14th. Picking up where last year’s Pi Day post left off, this is an opportunity to plan for activities or celebrations in the classroom, but more importantly infuse some enjoyment into the math culture.

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Posted on August 18, 2014February 28, 2016

On middle school math and picking favorites

Pi, Code Camp and other irrational things

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The Educator’s Guide to Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades

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  • Ch 1: Defining Personalized Learning
  • Ch 2: PLPs Aren’t Just for the Teacher
  • Ch 3: Laying the Groundwork
  • Ch 4: Starting with The Learner Profile
  • Ch 5: Flexing Your Pathways
  • Ch 6: Scaffolding Equitable, Deeper Learning
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