Easy and Effective Ways to Teach Quadrilaterals in 5th Grade
Teaching quadrilaterals in 5th grade doesnāt have to feel overwhelming or dry. With the right mix of strategies, you can help your students confidently recognize,
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Finding Least Common Multiple: Methods That Actually Click With Kids
Teaching least common multiple methods can feel like you’re juggling three balls at once. This is especially true when you’re trying to help your students
Make Factoring Expressions Stick for Your Students
If factoring expressions ever felt like one of those math skills your students just donāt get right away, youāre not alone. With the right approach,
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
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 youāre about to introduce the properties of operations to your students, you might be wondering how to make these concepts clear and memorable. While
How to Make Translating Phrases and Expressions Easier for Students
When your students first begin translating phrases and expressions, itās common for them to feel unsure about what the words really mean. Phrases like āless
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
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! Iām Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog āmom,ā and Iāve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ grades
- Math, ELA, and science in 6th grade (middle school)
I’ve been creating resources for teachers since 2012 and have worked in the elearning industry for about five years as well!
If you’re looking for ideas and resources to help you teach math (and a little ELA), I can help you out!
