Fractions and Fraction Operations in Middle School Math
Are you teaching fraction operations in middle school (or reteaching fraction concepts when they pop up in middle school?) Are you always looking for fraction
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Find GCF and Spending Time in Middle School Math
GCF (greatest common factor) and spending ‘too much time’ on math topics. These are the middle school math ideas I’m thinking about today. There were
4 Easy Methods to Teach Finding Equivalent Fractions in the Middle School Math Classroom
Teaching Fractions Series, Week 4: Finding Equivalent Fractions We talked a little bit about equivalent fractions in the Week 2 modeling post, with the idea of
Teaching Fractions in Middle School: Reviewing the Basics
Welcome to this blog series about teaching fractions in middle school! For the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at various aspects of teaching fractions:
Translating Words into Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Expressions in 6th Grade Math Translating between words and math in 6th grade – sometimes this can be easy, but some phrases can definitely
Creating Tessellations in Middle School Math
Great End of School Year Activity! This post was taken from my old blog and revised…with much more detail added:-) Originally posted in June of
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
How to Teach Adding and Subtracting Decimals How do you teach adding and subtracting decimals in upper elementary or middle school math? In 6th grade
Graphing Linear Functions in 6th Grade Math
Graphing Functions Practice with Footloose Task Cards (free download) This Graphing Linear Functions post is from my old blog, written in May, 2015, but updated
Fun and Engaging Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math Class
Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math March 14, also known as Pi Day because the date in numerical format is the first digits of
Using Doodle Wheel Graphic Organizers for Math and ELA
Note-Taking in Upper Elementary and Middle School How much do your math and ELA students love taking notes?! I’m guessing it is not their favorite
Digital Color by Number Activities for Middle School
Two Types of Digital Color by Number Activities Remote Learning Activities There are so many distance learning activities available for your upper elementary and middle
Teaching Divisibility Rules in Middle School Math
Teaching Divisibility Rules Do you teach divisibility rules in your middle school math classes? I’ve always enjoyed teaching divisibility rules, and my 6th grade math
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! I’m Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog ‘mom,’ and I’ve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4th and 5th 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!
