Finding the Least Common Denominator with the Ladder Method
Finding the Least Common Denominator with the Ladder Method I recently asked this question on Instagram: “What’s the most challenging math topic to teach/most difficult
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Tips for Teaching Multiple Subjects in Middle School
Are you one of the lucky ones? You know, the ones teaching multiple subjects in middle school….like math AND language arts. Or math AND language
Help Middle School Math Students Improve Problem Solving Skills
TIPS TO DEVELOP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND MATH COMMUNICATION Do your middle school math students need to improve their problem solving skills? Do they get
Six Quick and Easy Winter Activities for Middle School Math
Youāve only got a week or so with your middle school math students before the winter break beginsā¦.and schedule changes mean youāll miss a couple
Making Math Homework Work!
5 Tips to Help Middle School Math Students The math homework dilemma ā to give or not to give (IF you have the option in
Casting Out Nines
A Fun Way to Check Multiplication Problems How often have you gone to a conference and been super excited by what a speaker shared? Has
Engaging Fall Activities for Middle School
Fall Activities Found!Middle school students still like those fun seasonal activities:-) Many years ago (I have no idea how many) I used a graph paper
Making the Most of Your 40-Minute Math Class
Using Your Time Efficiently for an Effective Math Class Having the perfectly-run, efficient and effective math class….that’s been my goal, year after year. Somehow, in
Math Centers in Middle School
Making Math Stations Work in 40-Minute Class Periods I taught elementary school for 12 years and I loved my math centers (or math stations, as
Problem Solving Math Wheels
Problem solving in math, or tackling word problems in math can be challenging for students, whether they’re in early elementary, upper elementary, middle school, or
Exploring Surface Area in 6th Grade Math
Surface area is a such a fun topic to explore in the middle school math classroom! To really understand what surface area means, students need
Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots
Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots in 6th Grade Math Box-and-whisker plots are a brand new concept for my 6th-grade math students, and when 6th graders are first
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! Iām Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog āmom,ā and Iāve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ grades
- Math, ELA, and science in 6th grade (middle school)
I’ve been creating resources for teachers since 2012 and have worked in the elearning industry for about five years as well!
If you’re looking for ideas and resources to help you teach math (and a little ELA), I can help you out!
