Tips for Teaching Ratios and Rates in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Are your students hitting a bit of a roadblock when it comes to wrapping their heads around ratios and rates? Need a fun and colorful
Math Units: Innovative 6th Grade Curriculum for Teachers
Do you know what one of the most dreadful parts of teaching is? Opening your lesson plan book to plan for the week, month, or
Five Math Lessons to Help You Ace Your Teacher Observation
Today, I’ve got five math lessons to help you ace your upper elementary or middle school teacher observation! Before we get into these math lessons,
9 Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Math Activities
Do you need a few engaging and easy-prep Valentine’s Day math activities? I’ve got 9 ideas for you! I don’t usually do holiday activities unless
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
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
Probability Lesson for Middle School Math
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK Have you tried this Mathline probability lesson? If not, you may want to give it a try – “Rock Around
Decimal Matching, Comparing, and Ordering Activity
Could you use a quick decimal activity to help your upper elementary or middle school math students practice identifying decimals in standard and word forms?
Problem Solving Math Wheels
Problem solving in math, or tackling word problems in math can be challenging for students, whether they’re in early elementary, upper elementary, middle school, or
How to Teach Fraction Division….Another Way
Teaching Fraction Division in Middle School Have you ever spent time teaching fraction division to your 5th or 6th grade math students (or even
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
Probability Game for Middle School, "Remove One"
A Probability Lesson for Middle School Math Remove One is my favorite probability game and one of my all-time favorite math games! It’s a great
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