When your students first start evaluating expressions, it can feel overwhelming. They’re juggling substitution, order of operations, and understanding what variables and constants actually represent.
When your students first start working with algebraic expressions, one of the biggest challenges isnāt solving the problems. Itās understanding the math vocab they need
If youāre about to introduce the properties of operations to your students, you might be wondering how to make these concepts clear and memorable. While
Creating a visually engaging classroom doesnāt have to mean filling every inch of wall space with bright posters and borders. In a math classroom, decorations
It can be tough to watch a student stare blankly at a math worksheet, arms folded, refusing to even pick up a pencil. As educators,
When your students understand math vocabulary, everything else starts to click into place. Suddenly, word problems feel less confusing, directions are easier to follow, and
The end of the school year can feel like a whirlwind of assessments, classroom clean-up, field trips, and last-minute paperwork. It’s the kind of schedule
Testing weeks and schedule shake-ups always seemed to throw a wrench into my normal routine. Whether it was early dismissals, unexpected assemblies, or rotating classes
As summer break gets closer, itās no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,
If youāve ever had students confidently tell you that multiplication always comes before division or that PEMDAS means they have to add before they subtract,
When your students first begin translating phrases and expressions, itās common for them to feel unsure about what the words really mean. Phrases like āless
If youāre getting ready to teach exponents, you might be looking for a simple way to introduce the concept and help your students avoid common
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:
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!
Engage students in taking math notes with this FREE Fraction Operations wheel and 3 wheel templates!