Author Archives: Seth Howard

A recent trend in education has been a focus on the Social-Emotional (SEL) development of students. I am all for this, and I know how important it is for our students’ growth. The school I am at is small and does not have a large staff to help meet the Social-Emotional needs of our students,Continue reading “Takeaway #6 – The Value Of Social-Emotional Care In Math”

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Part of being a teacher is also being a student, a learner. This is something I have found to be more and more true the longer I am in the classroom. One of the places I have learned the most is from my students. They offer deep insight and are honest and true. This hasContinue reading “Takeaway #5 – The Value Of Student Feedback”

Assessments are a hot topic in education, and the idea of Alternative Assessments can easily become a buzzword. I have never enjoyed the traditional multiple-choice assessments in mathematics, and am fortunate enough to work at a school where standardized tests are not integral to the educational system. I want to share some of the thingsContinue reading “Takeaway #4 – Alternative Assessments”

You can imagine students’ reactions the first day in class when I introduced the idea of formal writing in math class. First came the initial shock. Some students thought I was joking. Then the reality set in and panic arose. I currently teach high school (10th, 11th, and 12th grades), and most of my studentsContinue reading “Takeaway #3 – Writing In Math Class”

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One of my favorite parts of teaching middle and high school math has been the ability to incorporate history into the subject. This idea to incorporate history and the story of mathematics is something that has become a recent trend within the math education community; however, it has been part of my life for asContinue reading “Takeaway #2 – The Story Of Mathematics”

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Technology has become integral in the classroom in the last year and a half. I have always loved technology, and I would say I am pretty adaptable when it comes to new technology. Still, this past year has included many challenges. Technology can be such a wonderful tool, but it can also be overwhelming orContinue reading “Takeaway #1: Technology – The Good and The Bad”

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This year will be one that will not be easily forgotten. Given the uncertanity of COVID-19 and not knowing if school would be in person or moved online made for a challenging year. Just like so many teachers around the world, I had to adapt to teach in this “new normal.” Some things I haveContinue reading “The 2020-2021 School Year: 7 Takeaways From A Crazy Year”

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