By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago Having an accurate assessment of students’ comprehension is essential for teachers. However, in 2020, students spent much less time inside the brick and mortar classroom, …
By: Amy Bilek, K-8 Math Instructional Coach at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago Think back to your elementary years: Do you remember flashcards, timed tests, or the Around-the-World math game? Most of us learned our basic addition and …
Comprehending the word problem is half the battle in solving it. Visual models help students find success in understanding and solving word problems.
Math classes should be alive with debate and discussion. Collaboration in Math Class can foster communication and social emotion skills
Role of a Math a Math Coach Amy Bilek-Math Instructional Coach FXW School- Chicago I started a new position this fall, and I feel as if I’ve already learned three years’ worth of information! I’m only months into is my …
Great educators are active in looking at their curriculum and being mindful of what we teach our students. Planning is a constant back and forth of trying to analyze and plan the best lessons while making sure we do not …
Today we speak with Sarah Schaefer who is the go-to person when learning about the Singapore Methodology. Sarah is the Principal at M4thodology in Atlantic beach Fl and unleashes a bunch of great tips and ideas on how to use …
Meet Amy Bilek-Math Instructional Coach FXW School- Chicago Coaching Vision I coach to empower both teachers and students to see math as an open, visual subject that is full of connections. I coach teachers and leaders to teach in a …
2019 Lesson Study Take-Aways Class Discussions / Structured Exploration In our study on visualization, I learned that as a teacher I should have a less is more approach. Specifically, teachers should focus on the ideas presented in discussions and not …
As educators, it’s very likely that we have encountered the idea of “growth mindset” for our students. Over 30 years ago researcher Carol Dweck began exploring the link between student’s attitudes toward academic achievement and the comparison between a “fixed …