by Miguel Cordero | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Among education circles, the phrase “data-driven instruction” has been frequently invoked and often practiced. However, for the general public the word ‘data’ is often associated with the dismal results from standardized exams published in local...
by Miguel Cordero | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today, most math educators are familiar with the concept of scaffolding instruction in mathematics. But I worry that sometimes we speak of scaffolding, without carefully considering the appropriateness of its delivery. Some speak about scaffolding as ‘help,’ ‘show,’...
by Miguel Cordero | Feb 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many of us math educators have lived through decades of the ‘math wars,’ debating how best to support the learning process of mathematics. On one side of the argument is the ‘traditional’ approach to learning mathematics, while on the other is...
by Miguel Cordero | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The implementation of higher mathematics standards across the nation understandably creates a need for substantial support for teachers. Ensuring that every student succeeds in math is a daunting task. Teachers understand that there is no room for poor-quality...
by Miguel Cordero | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The implementation of higher mathematics standards across the nation understandably creates a need for substantial support for teachers. Ensuring that every student succeeds in math is a daunting task. Teachers understand that there is no room for poor-quality...
by Miguel Cordero | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Historically, underserved communities of Black and Latino students experiencing poverty underperform in mathematics as measured by various academic indicators. The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and...
