Author Archives: Elizabeth DeCarli

About Elizabeth DeCarli

I worked as a high school math teacher for nine years at James Logan High School, a huge (over 4000 students!) public high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. I was fortunate to start teaching during an exciting time in math education––I had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on implementing an NSF-funded curriculum, and I worked as a technology coach, helping math teachers integrate Sketchpad and other engaging programs into their teaching. Before teaching, I worked at one of the early educational software companies, Computer Curriculum Corporation. I've been at Key for six years, first as an Editor, and now as the Mathematics Product Manager.

Middle School Math: Technology, Policy, and… Equity?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Elizabeth DeCarli

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Last Thursday my colleague Andres Marti and I were invited to present at the Middle Grades Math: Why Algebra Matters & How Technology Can Help conference at Stanford University. It was a meeting of policy wonks, Silicon Valley movers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Conferences | Tagged Common Core State Standards, TinkerPlots | 6 Comments

California State of Mind

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Elizabeth DeCarli

You might think I’d be jealous that I’m stuck in the office while two of my colleagues are traipsing around Great Britain, rubbing shoulders with royalty, and getting to hear visionary thinkers talk about education. Well, you’d be right. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Conferences | Tagged CMC, Common Core State Standards, Ignite, Standards for Mathematical Practice, Videos | 2 Comments

Let It Snow!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Elizabeth DeCarli

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Oh, the weather outside is … delightful. Again. We had an unusually sunny December and we’ve had no rain at all so far in 2012. The lack of precipitation may help my mood on a daily basis, but it’s not … Continue reading →

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Musings from the Beach

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Elizabeth DeCarli

I’m back from my favorite conference, the CMC North Conference. It’s always held on the first weekend of December in Asilomar, California—put it on your calendar for next year! Spending the weekend in a beautiful environment among hundreds of enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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St. Louis News

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Elizabeth DeCarli

I had a great time working at our booth in St. Louis for the NCTM regional conference. Many of the math teachers I met were from Kansas or Missouri, but I also met folks who had driven for as long … Continue reading →

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Innovative Learning Conference Report

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Elizabeth DeCarli

On Friday I attended a conference that I’d never been to before, the Innovative Learning Conference. The conference is held on the grounds of Nueva School, a rather posh private school in Hillsborough, CA that serves gifted students, and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Conferences | Tagged Common Core State Standards, Math Games, Problem Solving, Software Development, Standards for Mathematical Practice, Use Appropriate Tools Strategically | 1 Comment

Eat Your Vegetables! Do Your Math!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Elizabeth DeCarli

I was not a picky eater as a child. My parents had no trouble convincing me to eat my peas, artichokes, and even spinach (in the form of my dad’s delicious Thanksgiving stuffing). But I drew the line at Brussels … Continue reading →

Posted in Math Software | Tagged Common Core State Standards, Constructions, Dynamic Geometry, Fractals and Tessellations, Geometry, Modeling, Sketchpad, Standards for Mathematical Practice, Use Appropriate Tools Strategically | 4 Comments

To the Holidays, and Beyond!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Elizabeth DeCarli

Oh, the holidays. That blissful time of year when I can turn my thoughts away from deadlines (whose great idea was it to have a company blog, anyhow?) and stacks in my inbox and, for a brief but welcome change, … Continue reading →

Posted in Educational Technology | Tagged Data and Statistics, Dynamic Data, Education in the Media, Fractals and Tessellations, Modeling, Videos | Leave a comment

Walk Like a Mathematician

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Elizabeth DeCarli

Over the weekend, I attended the CMC-North conference at the Asilomar conference grounds. It’s my favorite math teacher event of the year. When I was a teacher, the combination of the beautiful, coastal setting and being among a sea (ha … Continue reading →

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Thanks for All the Residue!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Elizabeth DeCarli

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At this year’s CMC-South conference, Dan Teague gave a thought-provoking presentation about “The Residue of Mathematics,” which he defines as “what students take with them from class into their futures.” I highly recommend that you watch the entire five-minute presentation. … Continue reading →

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