In today’s diverse classrooms, redefining what it means to “do math” requires more than high test scores or textbook pacing. It calls us...

When we talk about differentiation in math classrooms, especially for students who struggle, the go-to solution is often to “make the...

Walk through a typical math classroom for just a few minutes, and you can usually tell whether the lesson is “under control.” Students...

In my last blog post, I talked about a common trap in many math classrooms: teachers doing all the work while students check out. I...

Step into a math classroom on any given day and you might find a familiar scene: the teacher is standing at the front, passionately...

The Problem Imagine walking into a classroom where the teacher’s unease with math is palpable. They avoid diving deep into concepts, rely...

The Problem  In countless schools, compliance has taken the wheel, steering classrooms away from fostering the critical thinking students...

The Problem Every day, students sit silently in math classrooms, staring at problems they don’t understand, and feeling like failures...

In math classrooms, a common student question is, “Is this right?” It’s tempting to respond with a quick “yes” or “no,” but while this...

As we gather in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of how much I have to be grateful for—and so much of it ties back to the...

In our previous post, we highlighted the issue of giving students step-by-step instructions, explaining how it can inhibit their ability...

Why It’s Problematic Students do not retain information that doesn’t make sense to them, which can lead to superficial learning. When...

In many classrooms, math instruction still relies on an outdated model where teachers tell students exactly how to solve problems. While...

by Dr. Pamela Seda BREAKING IT DOWN At Seda Educational Consulting, we are committed to supporting educators like you in creating...

by Dr. Pamela Seda Hello, Everyone! I'm excited to share that I've recently penned an article for one of NCTM's esteemed practitioner...

by Dr. Pamela Seda Hey there! So, I had this amazing opportunity to chat with the awesome Masters of Arts in Mathematics Teaching Program...

By Pamela A. Seda I’ve met many math teachers who have a desire to use culturally relevant tasks but simply don’t know where to start. ...