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Author: Sam Clausen

Mr. Sam Clausen teaches Precalculus and Calculus at Atlanta Classical Academy. He also serves as the Upper School Math Department Chair, visits lower school classrooms for numeracy games, and coaches middle school volleyball and baseball at the school.

Kindergarten To Calculus: Taking Advantage of a K-12 School 

March 29, 2024February 9, 2024 Sam Clausen
Middle school student cheers in celebration.

Master Teacher Sam Clausen explains why teachers ought to take advantage of working in a school that has students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. He includes 7 very practical ways teachers can work with students outside their grade level or subject!

Posted in Classical Education, School CultureTagged teachers, teaching tips

When Next Week Isn’t Going to Slow Down 

March 15, 2024February 9, 2024 Sam Clausen
Close up of high school humanities teacher explains something to his students sitting around a table.

Anticipating the semester ahead, Sam Clausen shares few principles to help teachers through the busyness of a full school year.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged teachers, teaching tips

Math in the Classical Liberal Arts

February 2, 2024January 18, 2024 Sam Clausen
Two students collaborate on a math problem using math manipulatives and mini whiteboards.

This post provides an apology for mathematics' place in the classical liberal arts and defines the ends of a mathematics education.

Posted in Classical Education, CurriculumTagged math

An Infinite Sum of Infinitesimal Acts 

January 5, 2024February 21, 2024 Sam Clausen

Master Teacher Sam Clausen uses an example from calculus to attempt to find balance between the pressure of feeling like everything matters and nothing matters as a teacher.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged math, School Culture, teachers
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