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Math Wheels for Note-taking?

Teaching Least Common Multiple Methods That Actually Click With Kids

Finding Least Common Multiple: Methods That Actually Click With Kids

Teaching least common multiple methods can feel like you’re juggling three balls at once. This is especially true when you’re trying to help your students

Make Factoring Expressions Stick for Your Students

If factoring expressions ever felt like one of those math skills your students just don’t get right away, you’re not alone. With the right approach,

Rethinking the First Week: How to Develop a Growth Mindset in Math

The first week of school can set the tone for the entire year, especially in math class. It’s the perfect opportunity to do more than

$Using Math Mistakes as a Teaching Tool Without Crushing Confidence.$

How to Use Math Mistakes as a Teaching Tool Without Crushing Student Confidence

Mistakes in math can feel like big, flashing neon signs to our students, but they don’t have to. In fact, some of the best learning

$Math Decoration Ideas to Create an Engaging Classroom$

Math Decoration Ideas to Create an Engaging Classroom

Creating a visually engaging classroom doesn’t have to mean filling every inch of wall space with bright posters and borders. In a math classroom, decorations

Low-Stress Ways to Boost Student Motivation in Math Class

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,

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,

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

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

$Self Checking Activities in Middle School Math.$

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

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All subject areas in 4^th and 5^th grades
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