Robert Kaplinsky

I don't often talk about living in homeless shelters or a group home because they're not my favorite memories to relive. However I decided to present about it because knowing stories helps educators better empathize. You can watch the presentation here: robertkaplinsky.com/5-struggles-yo…

When I first started as an educational consultant, there was so much I didn't know. Fortunately, mentors went out of their way to support. I want to do the same. So, here are nine tips ALL educational consultants need to know robertkaplinsky.com/nine-tips-all-…

@KerriZitar_Math My pleasure, Kerri.

@robertkaplinsky Thank you for sharing!

Have you ever called on students to ask them for an answer or explanation and gotten the feeling that they were just repeating what the previous students had said? This video and blog post might explain the psychology of why that happens. robertkaplinsky.com/psychology-cla…

We are fortunate that NCTM puts on some of the best conferences every year. I think they would be even better if they were more affordable. Here are two ideas I hope they'll consider. robertkaplinsky.com/two-ideas-for-…

These two 5-minute Ignite talks from Laila Nur are hilarious! The first is on the comedic beauty of math: youtube.com/watch?v=Cwd9Nu… and the second is how denim jeans are a perfect metaphor for teaching: youtube.com/watch?v=RkkCII…

Do you present to other educators or aspire to? I created a webinar where I go through my entire presentation creation process from start to finish. For example, I use this three circle Venn diagram to help me choose a topic. Watch it here: info.robertkaplinsky.com/captivating/

Does understanding the Math Practices seem impossible? I think so and I rewrote them in an attempt to make them readable. In this blog post I share my revised version of MP 2 as well as a link to download all 8 MPs in English or Spanish as a printable PDF. robertkaplinsky.com/making-the-ccs…

I read George Courous’ book, The Innovator's Mindset, and enjoyed his storytelling as well as many thought provoking moments. I want to explore one of his ideas with you: what if they made us do worksheets at PD? robertkaplinsky.com/what-if-they-m…

Does understanding the Math Practices seem impossible? I think so and I rewrote them in an attempt to make them readable. In this blog post I share my revised version of MP 4 as well as a link to download all 8 MPs in English or Spanish as a printable PDF. robertkaplinsky.com/making-the-ccs…

I love this lesson from Andrew Stadel that uses cup stacks to build conceptual understanding of systems of equations. I know of no better lesson for teaching systems of equations. estimation180.com/stackingcups/

If you teach others through online workshops, then you should check out my webinar recording on 6 counterintuitive lessons learned I wish I had understood earlier. For example, should workshops feel more like watching Netflix or traditional TV? robertkaplinsky.com/pdwebinar

I believe that schools and districts waste a lot of time and money on initiatives that never go anywhere. It doesn't have to be this way, and I believe that by incorporating a few business principles, we can save our sanity and reduce burn out. robertkaplinsky.com/heres-how-scho…

Pandora uses math modeling to predict which music you might like, even if you've never heard it before. Read about how their Spies determine what information is needed and how their Analysts use that data to make an accurate prediction. robertkaplinsky.com/math-modeling-…

Does understanding the Math Practices seem impossible? I think so and I rewrote them in an attempt to make them readable. In this blog post I share my revised version of MP 3 as well as a link to download all 8 MPs in English or Spanish as a printable PDF. robertkaplinsky.com/making-the-ccs…

I love how effectively James Tanton takes down five of the most common objections to using the area model to conceptually teach multiplication. Check out his 9-minute video where he helps make sense of the madness. youtube.com/watch?v=Sfi4QU…

If you have a website (or are planning on making one), you should check out my webinar on three things your website should include and one you should avoid. The examples are specific to educational consulting, but apply to all websites. info.robertkaplinsky.com/websites/

People often incorrectly place blame for problems because it's easier to choose the obvious (and incorrect) reason. This leads to conclusions like "teachers are lazy because they haven't read and understood their standards." Here's my take: robertkaplinsky.com/are-teachers-l…

If you've ever felt burnt out or overwhelmed by all the content you're supposed to teach in a year, then this blog post for you. I share a video that will help you find a path forward to reduce the insanity and find your way forward. robertkaplinsky.com/how-are-we-sup…

Ever been frustrated because you were expected to implement something you learned in a training but didn't feel like you were ready? How much PD does a teacher needs to effectively implement what she learned? Read what research says: robertkaplinsky.com/how-much-pd-sh…

Are you an elementary teacher looking for some images you can bring into your math classroom to get kids talking? Check out Math Visuals from Berkeley Everett: mathvisuals.wordpress.com