Nathan Ellis

This progression video from Graham Fletcher made me realize that I never REALLY understood division as a kid. I was just a good robot who could repeat the steps my teacher gave me. Now I understand it so much better. Check it out here: gfletchy.com/progression-of…

Want students to practice applying math to real life, but wish you had something more engaging and meaningful than word problems? Then you should check out my recorded webinar with elementary, middle, and high school versions. robertkaplinsky.com/webinar #MTBoS #iteachmath

Eighth grade math teachers! I've made @openmiddle Depth of Knowledge matrices to show how a single problem can replace an entire worksheet in eighth grade math. Download it now here: robertkaplinsky.com/depth-of-knowl… #iteachmath #MTBoS

Here's my all time favorite problem-based lesson from @mr_stadel. It's a great lesson to conceptually teach surface area. estimation180.com/filecabinet/

What does respect mean to you? Why is being respectful so important in our learning community? Let us know using #MHUG

This video from @gfletchy makes me realize that I never REALLY understood division as a kid. I was just a good robot. gfletchy.com/2016/01/31/the… #iteachmath

Eighth grade math teachers! I've made @openmiddle Depth of Knowledge matrices to show how a single problem can replace an entire worksheet in eighth grade math. Download it now here: robertkaplinsky.com/depth-of-knowl…

Algebra 2 teachers! I've made @openmiddle Depth of Knowledge matrices to show how a single problem can replace an entire worksheet in Algebra 2. Download it now here: robertkaplinsky.com/depth-of-knowl…

This subtraction strategy changed my life

Note having, note taking, note making - big differences! #Notemaking is a learning process & contributes to learning. It helps structure, organize, formalize notes! Ss need to be cognitively present for #notemaking Meaningmaking is messy! @pgliljedahl @OAMElearns #OAME2024

Kindergarten to grade 3! Math is everywhere! #MargaretProud #studentlearning #workinghard

In this clip from my recent chat with @dylanwiliam, he articulates why students need direct instruction but they also need the intangibles that project-based learning can help deliver. Full episode available at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sor… and at @ThoughtStretchr

Using cuisenaire rods to demonstrate our understanding about fractions! #MargaretProud #manipulatives

Starting some length measurement, we measured our handspans using Cuisenaire rods

A few years ago I built a catalogue of thinking tasks that were shared with me. Its since been added to and updated in an easy to access format. The link below gives access. #mtbos @KirstDy @pgliljedahl @NolanFossum @pearse_margie @Sneffleupagus docs.google.com/document/d/1ad…

Congrats to our vocal/guitar students for winning CBC Canada’s Greatest Music Class competition….

If the assessment doesn't inform your teaching practice or inform your student's learning, there is no point in giving it. I said it.

@robertkaplinsky @openmiddle In keeping with Concreteness Fading, we could also add dot cards or counters in addition to the numerals.

Can your kindergarten students come up with two true number sentences on this @openmiddle problem? openmiddle.com/adding-one-dig… #MTBoS

Someone asked me to share how I would teach adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators so here it is:

Routine device maintenance is a must in any classroom, especially when leveraging UDL practices. UG educators, have you seen this Chromebook Care Poster? Visit the #GoodForAll page to explore. #h.x0yr12ei8jre" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/eit… @ugdsb @UGDSBProgram @UGExperiential