AP Test: Today’s the day!
After eight months of hard work and preparation, my students take the AP English Literature examination today. Please wish them luck! There is no way to predic...
Category: teaching
The key to teaching: Be less helpful
Famous Math teacher and blogger Dan Meyer wants teachers to be less helpful. I agree. For Mr. Meyer, this means encouraging students to grapple with the essenc...
Grading: Only forward, never backward
This year, I’ve become a little more clear about my philosophy of assessment and grading. It’s called “Only forward, never backward.” M...
A little fun before the AP test
The AP test is this Thursday, and my students are tired. They’ve worked hard the whole year and want to get this test done. That’s why I decided to...
Two easy ways to increase student accountability
Often I find myself feeling like I’m chasing my students down and making sure they take care of their business, rather than the other way around. It̵...