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How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School

Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. I’ve found that it’s

$Looking for some middle school math games that will engage and excite your students? In this post, I share ideas for math games like "Truth or Dare", Bingo, and "Footloose" and how you can use them to target skills like multiplying fractions, probability and area and perimeter.$

Round Up of Interactive Middle School Math Games

In my classroom, I love finding ways to make math more engaging. One of my favorite strategies is incorporating games and hands-on activities. Our middle

$Have you noticed some of your middle school students experiencing math anxiety? If so, you are not alone! In this post, I take you through different ways you can tackle math anxiety experienced by our students, so they can begin enjoying class and excelling in math!$

How to Tackle Math Anxiety Experienced by Our Students

Let’s talk about something many of us have experienced but might not always know how to tackle: math anxiety. It’s more common than some may

These 7 ways to practice multiplication facts are perfect for engaging your middle school students! Find out how to incorporate games, resources and websites into your multiplication facts practice!

7 Ways to Practice Multiplication Facts in Middle School

One thing I quickly noticed when I started teaching was that my students arrived with varying levels of readiness. Some were ready to rock and

$If you are thinking about using math wheels and interactive notebooks as note-taking strategies in your math classroom, then you may want to consider the pros and cons! In this post, I take you through the pros and cons of each of these great note-taking strategies, so you can decide what to use in your classroom!$