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Author: Peter Trapp

January 13, 2021January 14, 2021
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The Best Classroom Stress Reducer: Restorative Justice

For many years I bought into the idea that in order to have control of the classroom, I needed to be ready to correct kids immediately, and give out consequences…

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November 25, 2019November 25, 2019
Post categories Mathematical Discourse, Motivation & Engagement, Peter Trapp

Digging Deeper into Division with Rationals

I have been studying how to get more kids involved in our math lessons. I feel like sometimes they get bogged down by the number of words on the page,…

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January 16, 2019January 22, 2019
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Why I Prefer Open Tasks

Open tasks create access and allow for intrinsic motivation by allowing students to feel competence, relatedness, and autonomy. I allow my students to feel competent through… Wide thresholds and high…

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