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How to Handle Cheating in Math Classrooms

I vividly remember the first time I caught one of my students cheating during my very first year of teaching. It was like my rose-colored

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Best Seating Arrangements for a Productive Math Class

Seating arrangements in the classroom used to be my nemesis (well, maybe not nemesis, but definitely a challenge:-)! The uncertainty I felt whenever I had

$Use these tips and tricks to get the most out of using math small groups in your middle school math class this year.$

How to Use Math Small Groups in Middle School

Math small groups are one of my favorite and most effective classroom components. These little sessions are the key to keeping the math mojo alive

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The Impact of Math Homework Assignments on Students’ Growth

If there is one topic in education that is sure to start a debate it is homework. There are many arguments for and against assigning

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Math Wheel Questions Answered to Help You Get Started

You know I love using math wheels as a tool in my classroom. And. . . I’ve gotten great feedback from lots of you about

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Master 3rd Grade Math Concepts and More With Math Wheels

As students enter third grade, they make a transition that includes learning how to learn. They are no longer considered “primary” students and the rigor

$Use these helpful tips and tricks to tell if executive function skills impact math performance in your classroom this year.$

How To Tell If Executive Function Skills Impact Math Performance

Throughout my years of teaching, especially in math, I’ve seen my share of students struggling. We want our students to be challenged but within reason.

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How to Help Easily Distracted Students by Using Math Wheels

As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With

$Use these fun daily math activities to help your students retain more math concepts as you incorporate them into everything from daily work to cross-curricular learning.$

Daily Math Activities to Incorporate and Retain More Math Concepts

You know what I love doing every day? Sneaking in some math-related fun! Now, you might say, “Well, of course, you’re a math teacher!” Sure,

$Use these fun activities to help teach real life math to your middle school students this year.$

How to Teach Real Life Math Problem Solving Activities

Growing up, I vividly recall a moment when a classmate questioned our teacher about the relevance of a math concept. You know the questions he

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Teaching Podcast To Inspire and Empower Educators

Some days, it feels like I’m on a perpetual sprint, racing from one thing to another. I have music playlists, and I sing to my

$These tips and ideas for teaching exponent rules will help your students master exponents quickly.$

Tips for Teaching Exponent Rules

Sometimes I wish learning was straightforward. But it seems that at all grade levels, no matter what you teach, there are exceptions to the general

Math Wheels for Note-taking?