The Mean-Product Method of Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving quadratic equations (equations that can be written in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0) is a major topic in high…
“The Math Teacher’s Toolbox,” Coming in 2020
The Math Teacher’s Toolbox, a book that I am co-authoring with my colleague Larisa Bukalov, will be released by Jossey-Bass…
Using Technology Effectively in Math Classes
In a blog post published last week on EdWeek’s Classroom Q&A with Larry Ferlazzo, I discussed ways that teachers can use technology…
Effective Ways Students Can Teach Their Classmates
Today, my response to a question on Larry Ferlazzo’s EdWeek blog about peer instruction was posted. In my response, I…
How to Handle a Class That Has Gotten Out of Control
I recently wrote a response for Larry Ferlazzo’s Classroom Q&A blog at Edweek on the question “How do you turn around a…
How Fair Is the SHSAT?
The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) is the standardized test used as the sole criteria for admission to the eight specialized…