Secondary Smörgasbord: Keeping It Fresh With RAFTs

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"  That's a great quote from Robin Williams, and I couldn't agree more.  For those of us in Colorado, it's the time of year when we all breathe a collective sigh of relie…

Spelling Baseball: A Differentiated Practice Game - Batter Up!

Baseball season is here again! For all you diehard fans, I hope your favorite team wins the pennant. I still remember one particular opening day in Denver (I think it was 20 years ago!) when half my class left with their parents. The city finally got a ma…

Math IS Real Life: Data in Our Daily Lives- Useful or Not So Much

In today's society, we are constantly bombarded with data.  While data can be very useful, it is often misleading, used incorrectly or skewed to meet a particular need.  This month, for my example of  Math Is Real Life , I would like to share two …