Fun Holiday Games for Middle School Math
If you’re looking for a few fun holiday games (math and other) for middle school classes as you head into the holiday season, look no
Using Logic Puzzles in Middle School Math
Do you remember the last time your middle school math students solved a logic puzzle? Chances are, they had a lot of fun with it!
Extensions for Gifted Students in Middle School Math Part 2
What do extensions for gifted students in middle school math look like in your school and in your classes? Do you have a gifted specialist
How to Find GCF and Spending Time in Middle School Math
GCF (greatest common factor) and spending ‘too much time’ on math topics. These are the middle school math ideas I’m thinking about today. There were
Teaching Fractions in Middle School: Using Models
Reviewing the Standards and Teaching Fractions with Models Welcome to Week 2 of the teaching fractions series. Last week, we talked about basic meanings, a
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
Pi Day Activities for Middle School
Pi Day Ideas for Middle School Math March 14, also known as Pi Day, is always celebrated in so many ways!Do you have exciting plans
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
Six Quick and Easy Winter Activities for Middle School Math
You’ve only got a week or so with your middle school math students before the winter break begins….and schedule changes mean you’ll miss a couple
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
Casting Out Nines
A Fun Way to Check Multiplication Problems How often have you gone to a conference and been super excited by what a speaker shared? Has
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
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