
Teaching Problem Solving in the Middle School Classroom
I love teaching problem solving to my middle schoolers! By this stage in their math journey, theyāve already laid a foundation. Now, I get to

I love teaching problem solving to my middle schoolers! By this stage in their math journey, theyāve already laid a foundation. Now, I get to

If you’ve been working hard teaching converting fractions to decimals, your students are probably really starting to get the hang of it! But, if your

When it comes to fractions and decimals, I’ve noticed that students’ anxiety levels tend to rise and some of kiddos start feeling overwhelmed. These two

Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. Iāve found that itās

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

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

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

Thereās been a shift towards making note-taking more interactive by moving away from those endless pages of notes. Iām thrilled about this change because traditional

Iām a huge fan of giving our students the right tools they need to succeed. I believe theyāre never too old to use them! When

One of my favorite resources to use in my classroom is doodle wheel organizers. Iāve discovered many fun and effective ways to incorporate these wheel

I love teaching students how to combine like terms. Why? Because combining like terms is one of those math skills that makes the rest of

When I first started my teaching career, I felt a loss at what to do with the first weeks of school. I had ideas and
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!