René Descartes (1596-1650) whose application of algebra to geometry is a source for Cartesian geometry born 31 Mar www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/Biogra…

This is a fun and interesting read! 'Hats Off to This Aperiodic Tiling' Daniel Scher: bit.ly/40zhRRj #Iteachmath

For more than 50 years, mathematicians hunted for a simple two-dimensional shape that tiles aperiodically. This year, a hobbyist in northern England found two shapes that helped unveil an infinite family of simple aperiodic tiles. @ericaklarreich reports: quantamagazine.org/hobbyist-finds…

Calling all teachers! What % of your program is STEM and what hinders it from being higher? *Drawing by Paulette Bogan.

That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits!

April is Math and Statistics Awareness Month! Help your 8th-graders practice statistics using this math worksheet! nationsreportcard.gov/nqt/ETSBookmar…

“When it’s advanced, any topic becomes mathematical. Whether it’s economics, social science, psychology, anything I can think of, ultimately, will be mathematical.” bit.ly/3MISpVv Quanta Magazine #Iteachmath

Looking for Ways to Improve Students’ Test-Taking Skills? We Have Some Ideas bit.ly/3mFfNZu #Iteachmath

Lowering test anxiety is critical to achieving better exam scores. Here are some ways to prepare your pupils for success this test-taking season. bit.ly/3mFfNZu #Iteachmath

Start your day with this math question. Share your answers below! #Iteachmath SKG

Children may need a gentle reminder to take breaks in between studying to give their brains a rest, especially if they struggle to manage their fear of test taking. More here: bit.ly/3mFfNZu #Iteachmath

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WATCH: Why Group and Team Leaders Need to Embrace Group Skills and Create Psychological Safety Among Educators bit.ly/3Hqsa2N #Iteachmath

How can we equitably distribute responsibility in schools to nourish teachers with time and space for planning, thinking, reflecting and collaborating? Kass Minor [she/her/hers] JosseyBassEducation kqed.org/mindshift/6155…

Have you read the latest Metamorphosis blog? More on why group and team leaders need to embrace group skills and create psychological safety among educators here: bit.ly/3HA06dd #Iteachmath

💫May the Fourth be with you!😉 #StarWarsDay #ITeachMath

WATCH: Why Group and Team Leaders Need to Embrace Group Skills and Create Psychological Safety Among Educators. bit.ly/3HA06dd Research For Better Teaching

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The originator of “Smart Is Something You Can Get,” Jeff Howard, claims effective effort is the key to improvement. Effort, in this case, doesn’t just apply to students. More here: bit.ly/3BmJBh4 #Iteachmath

Effective Effort Drives the Development of Capabilities. bit.ly/3BmJBh4 #Iteachmath