Practical Strategies for Translating Algebraic Expressions From Tables
When your students first start translating algebraic expressions from tables, it can sometimes feel like theyāre solving a mystery. They need to find the pattern
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Strategies for Teaching Evaluating Expressions in 6th Grade Math
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.
Building Strong Math Vocab Skills for Algebraic Expressions
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
Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom
Finding creative ways to engage our students while teaching challenging concepts is always a win in my book! One of my students’ favorite activities for
Developing Strong Math Language Skills
Have you ever noticed how some students seem to hit a wall when it comes to solving word problems or translating a table into an
Tips and Activities to Teach How to Combine Like Terms
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
How to Teach 6th Graders Algebraic Expressions with Math Wheels
Teaching algebraic expressions to middle schoolers has been a journey. One thing that stood out was the jungle of vocabulary words. It’s easy for students
How To Do Order Of Operations: An Extensive Guide For Teachers
As a math teacher, some concepts are easier to teach than others. Teaching students how to do order of operations is one of those concepts
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
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- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ grades
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