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"Well, it's that time of the year again when you march up to a hanging mirror, look yourself in the face, and rattle off a multitude of self-probing questions. This barrage of questions, is summed up best from one foundational question: What do I need to work on to be better next year?"

"1455 free maths diagnostic questions to identify student misconceptions. Join 462 other teachers in sharing questions and creating quizzes."

Teachers can have students create 15 second movies via Instragram. #tag it with a common class tag and video themselves reflecting on the content or over-arching question for the unit. (Requires students to use phones to video, teacher will need Instagram account and dropbox.com account to post the videos or have students use their own accounts if they have them)

Mathalicious lessons ask real questions in open-ended ways that require students to make sense of problems and empower students to develop their own strategies for solving them. Students must support and justify their own methods and conclusions, and evaluate the validity of others' arguments. Lessons prompt students to model their findings in a variety of ways: numerically, graphically, algebraically and verbally. Ask your Specialist about this resource.

Teachers, There is a great professional development opportunity on January 27, sponsored by the Department of Instructional Technology. UNConferenceRVA will be held at Glen Allen High School from 8am-4pm, bringing together teachers from all over the region to share ideas and strategies on how 21st century skills and digital tools are used in the classroom. The event is FREE and lunch is provided. You will need to fill out a school-related leave form to attend the event. If you have any questions, let me know.