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The new year started off with such optimism. At math club we had comissioned a new Mathemagic play to be debuted in March. We were excited about the Spring Monstermathathon and had solidified our … read more

I interview students who struggle in math. The students I interview range in age from elementary and middle school to adult learners in job training programs. I give students simple elementary math& … read more

The most important thing I’ve learned as an elementary math teacher is that children need to be exposed to a concept over and over and over again before it is mastered. I often tell teachers “Decide … read more

I have interviewed hundreds of students all over the county about their understanding of basic math concepts. What I’ve learned in these interviews has fundamentally changed the way I think about teac … read more

I completed my PhD at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. My dissertation Understanding the Numerical Reasoning of Middle School Students  focused on understanding … read more