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Math Wheels for Note-taking?

Practical Strategies for Translating Algebraic Expressions From Tables

When your students first start translating algebraic expressions from tables, it can sometimes feel like they’re solving a mystery. They need to find the pattern

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.

Practical Tips for Teaching Properties of Operations

If you’re about to introduce the properties of operations to your students, you might be wondering how to make these concepts clear and memorable. While

Help your students move between math words and phrases and expressions effortlessly with the tips in this blog post and video.

How to Make Translating Phrases and Expressions Easier for Students

When your students first begin translating phrases and expressions, it’s common for them to feel unsure about what the words really mean. Phrases like “less

$Use these innovative math units for math fun and excitement this year.$

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

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

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

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

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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All subject areas in 4^th and 5^th grades
Math, ELA, and science in 6th grade (middle school)

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