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
Rigorous Math With Color by Number Activities? Yes!
One goal I always keep at the forefront of my mind when planning math activities is making sure that I am making math approachable. When
How To Tell If Executive Function Skills Impact Math Performance
Throughout my years of teaching, especially in math, I’ve seen my share of students struggling. We want our students to be challenged but within reason.
Tips for Teaching Exponent Rules
Sometimes I wish learning was straightforward. But it seems that at all grade levels, no matter what you teach, there are exceptions to the general
Real World Math Activities for Your Back to School Lesson Plans
As the start of a new year approaches, we have a million thoughts in our heads! Thoughts from setting up our classrooms to brainstorming how
Algebraic Equations Activity: I Have, Who Has
Do you need an engaging algebraic equations activity to help your middle school math students practice solving one-step equations? Your students will love using the
Reviewing Fractions in Middle School Throughout the School Year
A Quick Way to Practice Fraction Concepts Any Time of Year I have a quick way for you for reviewing fractions and related concepts in
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
Exploring Triangles and the Triangle Inequality Theorem
Exploring Triangles and the Triangle Inequality Theorem Do your 6th grade math students understand the Triangle Inequality Theorem? Do they know what that is? Mine
Teacher Hack: Equivalent Expressions Partnering Cards
Equivalent Expressions Practice with Partnering Cards As I was thinking about school today, I was thinking about one of our next topics: equivalent expressions. Last
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