To understand what a math gatebreaker is we must first understand what math gatekeeping is. When I first became a math teacher, I didn’t kno

I have seen first hand the power of setting high expectations of grade level content with students and I will never go back. I have seen...

Problem Based Learning and Project Based Learning seem to be all the rage these days in Math Education. I'm going to be really honest....

Math has long been the most failed subject in middle school and high school. According to Ron Schachter's work, Solving Our Algebra...

I think most of us remember learning about the Pygmalion Effect in our teacher education classes. Here’s a refresher in case you need it…...

Let’s talk about how to structure your math intervention period. Most schools give teachers free rein over structuring this class, which...

You might be hesitant about an independent math consultant who claims to help teachers working with students who struggle. You might be...

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It’s natural to wonder, “is this experience going to be worth my time and money?” Especially math professional development. You might be...

It’s natural to wonder, “is this experience going to be worth my time and money?” Especially math professional development. You might be...

It’s natural to wonder, “is this workshop going to be worth my time and money?” Especially math professional development. You might be...

I’ve taught math at three different high schools. I’ve attended some amazing professional development for math teachers, and I’ve also...

My first year of teaching was a rude awakening. I was teaching Math Intervention and Algebra 1 in South Central Los Angeles and while I...

Not only have I myself been a high school math intervention and Algebra 1 teacher at three Title 1 schools, but I’ve observed well over...

Let me share a bit about my first year of teaching with you. Year 1 was a rude awakening. I was teaching Math Intervention and Algebra 1...

This might just be one of my most polarizing blog posts. And if I’m being honest, I feel very vulnerable sharing my opinion here. The...

I’ve been a high school math intervention teacher at 3 different schools. I’ve been told to teach below grade level, at grade level, and...

Since I left the classroom in 2018 to found CollaboratEd Consulting, I’ve been hired by over 45 schools and provided high quality math...

In the teacher groups I’m a part of, I keep seeing comments come up about the high amount of students failing math. Comments like, “80%...

My first year of teaching went a little like this… Direct instruction, worksheet, homework. Students off task during worksheet time. No...