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Common Core Pathways: Redefining Algebra

Posted by Chris Shore ⋅ June 6, 2013

I have fielded a great many questions lately regarding the creation of Common Core Pathways (course sequences), especially in regards to the big question: to accelerate or not to accelerate. I appreciate the curiosity, because in this last year I did a great deal of investigating in order to help my school district develop our own … Continue reading »

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The 4-1/2 Principles of Quality Math Instruction

Posted by Chris Shore ⋅ July 22, 2012 ⋅ 3 Comments

Imagine a small box with an American flag painted on each side. This represents the box in which we American teachers think about education … how we view the role of the teacher, the nature of the learner and the purpose of school. I say this, because ongoing international research studies show that teaching is a cultural … Continue reading »

Ultimate Cosmic Power in an Itty-Bitty Thinking Space

Posted by Chris Shore ⋅ July 19, 2012 ⋅ 4 Comments

“Give me any combination of two numbers that have a sum of seven,” I said to my students. One person offered, “Two, five,” which I wrote on the board as (2, 5). I asked for a few more and got (5, 2), (1, 6) and (0, 7). “Good,” I praised, “now give me ALL the … Continue reading »

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