Show notes
Amy Spears, 8th grade math teacher at Alton Middle School in Illinois, joins today's episode. Amy shares the 10 things she's learned about precise math language. For example, she explains why you should use "simplify" rather than "reduce" when talking about fractions with your students. Hear why these small changes can be critical for students, and how Amy has changed the way she teaches math over the course of her career.