An 8.9 Earthquake Shakes Japan… How should we talk about it with the students?

As a devastating earthquake hit Japan (8.9 on the Richter scale), I would like to express my heartfelt sorrow and concern for the people in affected regions. Many students in Vancouver and all over the world will be affected by… Read moreAn 8.9 Earthquake Shakes Japan… How should we talk about it with the students?

Excellence in Elementary Mathematics Teaching: A Case of Mary Holland

It is an interesting video clip and it is relevant to our elementary teachers too. Notice how one person can make a difference for her students and for the new teachers in her school. Notice, how she describes how poorly… Read moreExcellence in Elementary Mathematics Teaching: A Case of Mary Holland

Teacher Education Matters: A Study of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Six Countries

Today I happened to stumble across a very interesting new book by the authors of TIMSS Study (Third International Mathematics an Science Study):  Teacher Education Matters A Study of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Six Countries by William H…. Read moreTeacher Education Matters: A Study of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Six Countries