Transformational Art Project
I have, for a while, been trying to integrate more student choice of product in class projects. I've also been inspired by Gholdy Muhammad's Historically Responsive Literacy framework and have…
Geometry, Definitions, Racism, Love
Traditionally, Geometry class has sought to develop not just a student’s ability to work with shape and space but also their understanding of formal, axiomatic mathematics. The significance of axiomatic…
2 = ∞: The Incompleteness of the Standards for Mathematical Practice
The Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) are often cited as evidence that the current math content standards suggest a significant shift in mathematics education. This shift is frequently framed as…
Calculating Midpoint: A Bad Lesson in Morality?
Our recent unit in Geometry has focused on Food Apartheid. This week, we began with a very sparse prompt asking students where a new grocery store should be built in…
Our Racial Equity Plans Must Be Better
A piece I wrote for EdVote JCTA analyzing the Racial Equity Plans in our local district. Though written for a specific context, perhaps some of ideas will still be relevant…