Teachers and administrators who habitually use the word "assessments" when they're really just talking about tests may be inadvertently telling us that they're unaware of more authentic ways to assess students' understanding that don't involve tests

As we think about John van de Walle’s passing fifteen years ago, we are hopeful that we are carrying his legacy forward in the way he would want. His inspiration lives in those who learned from him. With deep thanks to John and enduring respect, here is the 11th edition.

Referring to test-score gaps as "achievement" gaps implies that the tests are valid measures of meaningful proficiencies. But what they mostly measure is skill at taking tests. Lots of examples in "TestThink," a useful 2004 article I'd forgotten about: is.gd/WqbCVW

I would like to see Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 get the Nobel Peace Prize.

Proposals for the 2023 Annual Meeting in DC are due TODAY! Submit your proposal for a session, burst, or workshop here: nctm.link/Be-A-Speaker #NCTMDC23 #mtbos #mathchat #math #maths

As educators we must continue to dismantle inequitable structures, confront racism and challenge entrenched practices that still marginalize too many students. #MLKDay

Teachers in the Southern Nevada RPDP Elementary Math Leadership Project are working on the Giant’s Pencil problem, engaging in proportional reasoning & the math practices.

You can sign up to volunteer for the 2023/24 school year, and spread the word to friends and colleagues using this link: heartmathtutoring.org/volunteers/bec…

We are excited to host a general information session for prospective volunteers over Zoom next Thursday, Sept. 21st. We hope you'll join us to learn more about Heart and tutoring! RSVP here: forms.gle/5DMP7EyhU5VkfH…

Teachers don't leave because it's hard. Teachers are some of the hardest working professionals I know. They leave because the expectations and demands become more unrealistic every year.

Amanda Bigbee Greg Abbott What about the parents, teachers, and students whose school of choice is public education? Fund our schools.

Working on our # Sense! I ❤️ all the concrete activities in this book! #Kindergarten #concrete #manipulatives Didax Education kathyandsue QCSD News Dr. Matthew Friedman #PantherPride #QCSDProud

We loved hearing from Sue Dolphin and Kathy Richardson from Math Perspectives Teacher Development Center! 🤩 Such a great interactive session Modeling Number Talks! 🔢 . . . #NCTMDC23 #ActiveWithDidax #WashingtonDC #TradeShow #Mathematics

The talented Jill Gough made these great notes during Kathy Richardson and Sue Dolphin’s #NCTMDC23 session Thursday. Thank you @ jgough. #mathperspectives #NCTMDC23 #NumberTalksK2

For my PK-5 teacher friends: I hope you will join me at CMC South Conference in Palm Springs! Yes, there are prizes! CMC - CA MathCouncil #CMC

Late-night fire devastates historic Fairhaven building cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/dec/…

Did you know we're inside a 10-day stretch of palindrome dates?! That means every date reads the same backward as it does forward! 🗓️

If the fucking SECRET SERVICE can't protect a candidate for president from a maniac with a rifle, how in the hell can we expect a TEACHER to protect a classroom of kids?

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