Five Strategies for Test Prep for Middle School Math
For most middle school math teachers, standardized testing time is probably NOT a favorite time of year. And the test prep weeks leading up to
Finding the Least Common Denominator with the Ladder Method
Finding the Least Common Denominator with the Ladder Method I recently asked this question on Instagram: “What’s the most challenging math topic to teach/most difficult
Help Middle School Math Students Improve Problem Solving Skills
TIPS TO DEVELOP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND MATH COMMUNICATION Do your middle school math students need to improve their problem solving skills? Do they get
Making Math Homework Work!
5 Tips to Help Middle School Math Students The math homework dilemma – to give or not to give (IF you have the option in
Making the Most of Your 40-Minute Math Class
Using Your Time Efficiently for an Effective Math Class Having the perfectly-run, efficient and effective math class….that’s been my goal, year after year. Somehow, in
Using Collaboration to Improve Math Problem Solving
This is a revised post about middle school math problem solving on my old blog, so the observation I refer to was quite a while
The Benefits of Self Checking Math Activities
I have been teaching for more than 20 years. If you have been teaching for a long time, then like me, you may have used
Teaching Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions Math Wheel
What approach do you use for teaching fraction, decimal, percent conversions? I’ve found that one of the best ways to teach these concepts is to
Converting Fractions to Decimals Activity ~ Playing "Decimal Dice"
Challenging and Engaging Activity to Practice Fraction to Decimal Conversions Could your math students use a little extra practice with converting fractions to decimals? Do
Focus & Fun with the Array Game, Using Polyhedral Dice
Have you used the array game with your math students? It’s a great game for reviewing multiplication with a twist of critical thinking and problem
Why I’m Not Teaching Decimal Operation Rules
Teaching Decimal Operation Rules There are rules for adding and subtracting decimals. There are rules for multiplying and dividing decimals. For years math teachers have
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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