by Sarah Ahmed | May 29, 2019 | 11/12th Grade, Authenticity to the Discipline, Mathematics, Uncategorized
This semester, as students wrap up their PBAT essays, wrap up their content learning, and wrap up their super special time with me learning about Trigonometry, I began to think about the same question over and over again. “How can I get students to think more...
by Sarah Ahmed | Mar 15, 2019 | 11/12th Grade, Authenticity to the Discipline, Mathematics, Uncategorized
As I develop drafts of projects for my students, I am constantly thinking about ways to inspire THEM to do the thinking. If I give them a project filled with steps, am I robbing them of the decision-making workout that we need as adults to thrive in this world? If I...
by Sarah Ahmed | Jan 8, 2019 | 11/12th Grade, Authenticity to the Discipline, Mathematics, Solutions
This past semester has been an emotionally grueling one. After my initial foray into this topic in my first blog post (exploring the balance of skilled practice with true mathematical inquiry, pursuing authenticity of the discipline), I began to see just what I...
by Sarah Ahmed | Oct 17, 2018 | 11/12th Grade, Authenticity to the Discipline, Mathematics
This is my second year at ESA and my 7th year as a math teacher. Since my first year of teaching, I’ve always loved the sense of problem-solving at my feet. I love thinking about how to fit this magical puzzle of real student engagement, mixed with this sense...