The Dean of Math: Recent Episodes

Melissa Dean

A place in which I write about my love for mathematics, making and learning, fueled by coffee

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In this episode I share some ideas for creating a math block with both structure and flexibility.

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Take a few minutes and write out what you believe about assessment. See how it impacts everything you do!

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In this episode, I ponder: how do I know learning is happening in the classroom?

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In this episode I share a little about my own assessment journey and why I’m giving up math tests in my classroom.

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Consider a new focus to your planning: Learning to be, which Learning about…

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In this episode I share how learned to solve the Rubik’s Cube transformed my classroom practices.

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It’s time to go beyond the surface and make some fundamental changes.

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How I have been using hexagonal thinking in my classes. A great thinking protocol for any content area!

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Some food for thought about our task selections.

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In this episode I share my thoughts on the best way to start changing up math routine.

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In this brief rant, I challenge listeners to re-think learning.

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In this episode I share the moment one of my students took a big risk.

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In this episode, I share how I use Google forms to capture real time assessment.

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I’m this episode I share my thoughts around questions we have to answer about assessment before we can really see true and lasting change in education.

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How do we move kids from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation without a reward culture?

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How I use math mysteries to bring the joy!

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In today’s episode I share how I discovered the Soma Cube and how I use it in my classroom.

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In this episode, I share how I used my two favourite questions to use to invite my students into the world of curiosity and conjecture. 

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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://deanofmath.wordpress.com/2021/04/22/its-time-to-rip-off-the-growth-mindset-bandaid/