Mathematics is a revolving door of questions. In the readings for the first four chapters of Make just one change: Teach students to ask their own questions it is discussing the importance of students forming their own questions. Examining each chapter has led to a deeper understanding of how important it is for Read more about Lets Ask a Question QFT in Mathematics[…]

Words are apart of everything we do. At a young age the learning of words occurs for us to gain knowledge (McLaughlin, 2015). There is a solid connection between students learning and what can be achieved academically. By understanding words, that are connected to a topic, the student can connect the words as a tool Read more about Words, words everywhere, but what do they mean?[…]

Chapter 10-15 Reflection                In McLaughlin’s chapters 10-15 the topics all cover different types of ways to educate students in the content area. These different areas defined are writing, technology, inquiry-based learning, multiple modes of representation, assessing, evaluating, reporting and meeting challenges to continue successful learning in professional development. Read more about Let’s Talk Shop about Content Area Teaching[…]

  Dyslexia Defined Dyslexia, we have heard the term and understand it is a disability, but what do we know about it. Dyslexia is a language-based learning inability. Dyslexia refers to a bunch of symptoms, which result in individuals experiencing issues with language abilities, especially reading. Dyslexia can make it exceptionally troublesome for a student Read more about Dyslexia[…]

Today I would like to take the time and talk about comprehension. “Why you may ask?” Well the answer to this simple. In chapters 4-9 in the McLaughlin (2015) text that is what the key information is about. Yes, they discuss vocabulary, lesson goals to develop our instruction and ways to reach our ESL (English as a Read more about Reflecting and Strategies of Comprehending Math Text[…]