A few artists who create awesome mathematical art!
Has anyone ever taught them?
Any time we complain that a kid always or never does something, we should consider this same question: has anyone ever taught them how?
Summer In The Gifted Guild
Here’s what we’re offering for online professional development in our first Summer Session at The Gifted Guild…
The Least Popular Depth and Complexity Prompt
Last month, I asked which prompt of Depth and Complexity you’d get rid of. The results were pretty unanimous…
Summer Reading 2017
A handful of books I’ve read recently that stuck with me. Two teaching-related books, a biography, a book about, like, everything, and one great sci-fi novel.
Ode to the Non-Example
Providing high-quality exemplars is only half the battle. Serve up a nice and terrible non-example, and you’ll highlight just what makes that great version so great.
Puzzlement Tournament
Perfect to wrap up the year: a four-round puzzlement tournament.
When The Highly-Capable Don’t Understand That They’re Highly-Capable
The Dunning-Kruger Effect states that those with low-ability in an area tend to over-estimate their skills, while those with high-ability tend to under-estimate their skill. This has serious implications on classrooms and the way we communicate proficiency.
Losing One Depth and Complexity Prompt
I put this out there on Twitter and Facebook and the responses were fascinating! If you haven’t responded yet, there are three options to do so!
Graphic Organizers Aren’t The End
Previously, I wrote about using depth, complexity, and graphic organizers together. But I also want to emphasize that the graphic organizer isn’t a great final product.