Welcome to CEP 805. This page showcases my work on Learning Mathematics with Technology, focusing on how digital tools, visual models, and interactive platforms can strengthen students’ mathematical understanding. Posts include lesson designs, reflections, technology evaluations, and examples of how I integrate digital resources to support conceptual learning and problem-solving in elementary classrooms.
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Looking for the Right Angle
Read more: Looking for the Right AngleIf a child walked up and asked, “What is an angle?” how would I respond? Two rays that share an endpoint.A measure of rotation.A fraction of a full turn. I know those answers. But do I understand what it means to teach that idea to someone? Geometry has always felt like the “last” unit. When…
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Forced Perspective in Third Grade Geometry
Read more: Forced Perspective in Third Grade GeometryToday I created a forced perspective hallway as part of a quickfire activity, and it ended up being much more engaging than I expected. I initially reached the “no color” stage and could have easily stopped there, but I was enjoying the process and decided to keep going. Once I added color and detail, the…
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Building A Solid Foundation
Read more: Building A Solid FoundationWhen my students and I work on spiral review of concepts from previous years, they often question why we go back to “easy” math so frequently. This usually leads to a conversation about building a house. “If I wanted to build a house, where would I start?” I ask. “Would I build it on cotton…
Alexis Flanders 