
How to Confidently Teach One Step Equations in 6th Grade Math
When your students first encounter one-step equations, it’s not just about solving simple problems. It’s about laying the groundwork for algebraic thinking. These equations teach
When your students first encounter one-step equations, it’s not just about solving simple problems. It’s about laying the groundwork for algebraic thinking. These equations teach
Mistakes in math can feel like big, flashing neon signs to our students, but they don’t have to. In fact, some of the best learning
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
Hearing “this is too easy!” from students in your math class can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s great that they’re confident.
When your students first start working with algebraic expressions, one of the biggest challenges isn’t solving the problems. It’s understanding the math vocab they need
Creating a visually engaging classroom doesn’t have to mean filling every inch of wall space with bright posters and borders. In a math classroom, decorations
When your students understand math vocabulary, everything else starts to click into place. Suddenly, word problems feel less confusing, directions are easier to follow, and
If you’ve ever had students confidently tell you that multiplication always comes before division or that PEMDAS means they have to add before they subtract,
If your math classroom feels a little different these days, it’s not just your imagination. Learning loss caused by the pandemic didn’t just pause instruction;
Math doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the
Keeping your students engaged and helping them take ownership of their learning can be a challenge. Self-checking activities make that challenge easier. These activities provide
When I was in the classroom, I was always on the lookout for ways to make math concepts more engaging. One topic that could sometimes
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