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How to Leverage the Potential of Mathematical Errors Author(s): Wendy S. Bray Source: Teaching Children Mathematics, Vol. 19, No. 7 (March 2013), pp. 424-431 Published by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5951/teacchilmath.19.7.0424 Accessed: 29-01-2016 05:23 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/ info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. This content do 3 on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:23:09 UTC 3 on Fri, 29 Jan 201 ll use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions 424 March 2013 * teaching children mathematics | Vol. 19, No. 7 Copyright © 2013 The National CounTcilhoisf TceoanchteenrstodfoMwanthleomadateicds,fIrnocm. w1w3w2..n1c7tm0..1or9g3. .A7ll3rigohntsFrreis,e2rv9edJ.an 2016 05:23:09 UTC This material may not be copied or distributed electronicaAllylloruisneasnuy bojtehecrt ftoormJSatTwOithRouTt ewrrmittsenapnedrmCisosniodnitfiroomnsNCTM. x www.nctm.org to Leverage the Potential of Mathematical EIncorporrating arfocus oon students'rmistakses into your instruction can advance their understanding. By Wendy S. Bray elling children that they can learn from their mistakes is common practice. Yet research indicates that many teachers in the United States limit public attention to errors during math- ematics lessons (Bray 2011; Santagata 2005). Some believe that drawing attention to errors publicly may embarrass error m

Short, highly entertaining videos on a lot of relevant ed tech /21st century learning topics. Videos are short and loaded with information and ideas to help teachers learn new ideas for their classes.

Great ideas for keeping students motivated/learning and connected over breaks. I especially loved the calendar idea, with a new "surprise" to uncover every day.

A great post that reminds readers about the transcendence of narrative writing across genres (and across subjects!) The teacher uses historical and science fiction as inspiration for her ELA students' writing projects, but ideas, such as the "What if . . ." digital presentation project she mentions from Larry Ferlazzo could be used in almost any subject. The author's ideas for having students prove their informational research are also very helpful. I loved reading the post, too. Her, "Nobody puts baby in a corner," quote made me laugh out loud.

Has many great ideas and way to implement them in the classroom. It's not "just a test" Great idea!

science buddies offers science project ideas, blogs, teacher help, lesson plans and careers, and much more. Every science teacher can usable content at this site.

Great way for teachers to get lesson plan ideas!

Pinterst is a great social media site for teachers to use to find diy (do it yourself) teacher materials, classroom management techniques and various other great ideas to use in your classroom for your students. I would highly reccommend this social media site because it is very easy to save the ideas that you find interesting and to go back and revisit those ideas later on at any time.

This important document allows for inspection how Florida complies with the IDEA. As an educator, we are constantly looking for ways to comply with IDEA, as well as see areas that need improvement. This is just one way the Florida Department of Education is helpful for educators, as well as the Federal Department of Education website.

Recent ideas to integrate tech in the classroom

Teacher videos, resources and lesson plans. Discover great ideas and strategies to use as a teacher with this collection of videos covering Math, Science, English, History and more.

This is the Teaching Channel's website filled with educator resources.  I have found several Science lab ideas from this site.  Many resources are standards based and grounded in STEM research, but there are resources for all subject areas.  There are also videos available that show lessons in practice.  

Online pinboard site that can be used to organize different topics.  Can be great for getting ideas for lesson/unit planning.

Thanks, Amy! I just started using Pinterest for teaching ideas. I saw an awesome Tiki-Hut U-table! Makes me think to make my guided reading and math groups a lot more fun! I love how pinterest has the pictures.

Early Childhood Educators discussing and sharing ideas. Everything from curriculum ideas to policy. Some great educational technology ideas for this age group.

This web site offers a variety of video segments for teachers to see math, reading, classroom management and more ideas in action. The hardest thing for teachers is to be a fly on the wall in another classroom in order to gain new ideas. Check out this web site to find an area for you!

19 great ideas on how to incorporate technology in the classroom. There is a mixture of activities directed towards elementary, middle, and high school students. Many of the ideas seem to relate more to younger students; however, these ideas can be adapted for older students as well.

This article shares easy ways to incorporate technology into your curriculum.

For those who have preschool children, Crayola provides this website which has great craft ideas. It also contains free coloring pages to help develop the fine motor skill.

Lots of great ideas, resources, and lessons for how to use SMART boards in elementary classrooms!

Short video lesson ideas that cover a variety of classroom techniques, including technology.