November 18

Specific to mathematics education, discuss any policies or practices in the classroom that you have seen or believe might lead to inequities or inequalities for particular students or groups of students. Regarding equity and equality, is one more desirable than the other?

October 21

Technology is often a hot topic in mathematics education, particularly the use of Calculators.

1. Give a quick thought about what you think is "appropriate" policy on calculator use in secondary mathematics.

2. List any other technology platforms that you have used, are aware of, or would like to become more knowledgeable about - specific to mathematics teaching, or teaching in general.

September 29

Please read the following 4 quotes. Comment on any relevance you see to Classroom Management.

- To be persuasive we must be believable;
to be believable we must be credible.
To be credible, we must be truthful.
 ~Edward R. Murrow

- The best way I know how to defeat an enemy is to make him a friend.
 ~Abraham Lincoln

-A watched pot never boils. ~Anonymous

-Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind. ~Bruce Lee