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Expertise
I can answer questions related to secondary math and science. I specialize in problem based curriculum and instruction.
Experience in the area
I am a 20 year veteran Math and Science teacher. I have taught at both the middle and high school levels, and I am currently a Math Coach in the Aurora Public Schools, Aurora Colorado. As a coach, I train other math teachers in the use of research based best instructional practices. I post regularly to the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) list serve as well as to my district's standards based grading website. I was honored with the Colorado Teacher of the Year award by the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics three years ago and have presented at their conference in past years. I particularly enjoy working with parents who question why math is taught so much differently then when they were students.
Organizations
Association Of Supervision and Curriculum and Development National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
Publications
NCSM list serve CoMath list serve National Science Teachers Association: The Science Teacher.
Education/Credentials
Master of Arts: K-12 interdisciplinary studies. University of Northern Colorado Adminstrative certificate: Denver University
Awards and Honors
CCTM Colorado Teacher of the Year
Past/Present Clients
I currently provide professional development both directly and indirectly to 45 high school math teachers, 12 middle school math teachers, and 8 building level adminstrators.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Francesca | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Hamad | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| emma | 09/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Daniela | 09/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Suresh | 06/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Ken, I never expected such an ..... |
Recent Answers from Ken Jensen
2009-11-04 Math:
Many times adolescents who are good at Math struggle communicating especially through writing. I was one of those students myself when I was 13! The first thing I would do is to express to your son that
2009-10-31 reinfore good behaviour to kids:
Kylie, Classroom management is always a difficult part of the job. Engaging students by creating a learning environment where students want to learn is a career-long endeavor. First, I want to say that
2009-10-31 classroom participation girls:
Maria, Girls and boys do think differently. As a result they communicate, problem solve, and relate to both you and each other differently. I would suggest that you look into the work of Michael Gurrian
2009-10-31 I am a student but...:
Hamad, You ask a very insightful question, one which researchers here in the U.S. are working on trying to answer. First, I want to validate your perception that many mathematical concepts and procedures
2009-09-06 Teaching:
Creating an inclusive classroom for all students regardless of possible mental or physical handicaps is essential to creating equity in our schools and in our society. I was at the grocery store this
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