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Math EducationHow a Toilet on Instagram Perfectly Captured What's Wrong with Math Education
A funny toilet video sparked a serious idea: real math is messy. Why open-ended, uncertain problems build student agency—and why math education needs to embrace the mess.
Data Science & ModelingWhy Every Student Needs Data Literacy
Data is everywhere. From TikTok algorithms to policy decisions, our students need to question, interpret, and use data responsibly. This post kicks off a series for teachers who are new to teaching data literacy in math.
Math EducationDesign Thinking in Math and EdTech: Why It Matters
Design thinking puts learners at the center. From math classrooms to EdTech, it reframes struggle as iteration and empowers students to explore, test, and refine ideas.
Math EducationMath is Messy — And That’s the Point
Real math isn’t neat—it’s trial, error, and persistence. Discover why showing students the messy side of problem-solving helps them see themselves as mathematicians.
Technology & AIAI Wearables in the Math Classroom: Promise, Pitfalls, and Policy
AI wearables could scaffold learning—but raise questions about equity, test security, and teacher consent.
Math EducationThe Candy Conundrum: How Much Is Enough?
A sweet new Solvefinity math task that invites students to reason, estimate, and model with real-world data. Perfect for grades 6–10.
How to Clean Data in Google Sheets (Step-by-Step for Data Science Teachers)
A complete Google Sheets data cleaning lesson — perfect for teachers rolling out high school data science, YouCubed, or CODAP-based courses.