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14 Teacher Self Care Tips for the End of the Year

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

Low Prep and Fun Math Review Games and Activities

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

Activities to Increase Student Engagement at the End of the School Year.

End of the Year Activities to Increase Student Engagement

As summer break gets closer, it’s no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,

Need helping getting your students to understand the order of operations. This step by step guide will have them rocking PEMDAS in no time!

A Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Order of Operations

If you’ve ever had students confidently tell you that multiplication always comes before division or that PEMDAS means they have to add before they subtract,

Help your students move between math words and phrases and expressions effortlessly with the tips in this blog post and video.

How to Make Translating Phrases and Expressions Easier for Students

When your students first begin translating phrases and expressions, it’s common for them to feel unsure about what the words really mean. Phrases like “less

Looking for step by step instructions on the best way to teach exponents to your students. You found it! This video based blog post has all the information you need.

How to Teach Exponents With Step-by-Step Examples

If you’re getting ready to teach exponents, you might be looking for a simple way to introduce the concept and help your students avoid common

How to Teach Estimating With Whole Numbers

If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to introduce estimating with whole numbers, you’re in the right place. Many of our students struggle with

AI in Education: The Role of AI in Math Tutoring

AI in education is rapidly changing the way your students learn and how you, as a teacher, support them, especially when it comes to math

Addressing Learning Loss After the Pandemic.

Filling the Gaps: Addressing Math Learning Loss After the Pandemic

If your math classroom feels a little different these days, it’s not just your imagination. Learning loss caused by the pandemic didn’t just pause instruction;

Classroom Management Strategies That Work

Managing a middle school classroom has never been easy. In the last few years, it feels like the challenges have only grown. Our students are

11 Little Things to Make Math Fun

Math doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the

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Self Checking Activities in the Middle School Math Classroom

Keeping your students engaged and helping them take ownership of their learning can be a challenge. Self-checking activities make that challenge easier. These activities provide

Math Wheels for Note-taking?