Using Collaboration to Improve Math Problem Solving
This is a revised post about middle school math problem solving on my old blog, so the observation I refer to was quite a while
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
The Benefits of Self Checking Math Activities
I have been teaching for more than 20 years. If you have been teaching for a long time, then like me, you may have used
Teaching Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions Math Wheel
What approach do you use for teaching fraction, decimal, percent conversions? I’ve found that one of the best ways to teach these concepts is to
Rumors and Exponential Growth
Discovering Exponential Growth in Middle School Math Need an exponential growth activity for your middle school math classes? Rumors is a great exponential growth lesson from
Helping Students Learn How to Check Math Problems
When my 6th grade math students finish their math assessments and want to hand them in, I always ask, “Did you check your work?” Often
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
Include More Daily Math Review in Middle School
Use the Date for Daily Math Review and Math Thinking in Middle and Upper Elementary Classes
Why I’m Not Teaching Decimal Operation Rules
Teaching Decimal Operation Rules There are rules for adding and subtracting decimals. There are rules for multiplying and dividing decimals. For years math teachers have
Problem Solving Skills Practice with Problem of the Week
Problem Solving for Fast Finishers Problem solving is one of those areas that we, as math teachers, are always working on. Instead of teaching a
Teaching Slope in the Middle School Classroom
Discovering Slope in 6th grade Math I’ve never had the opportunity to teach slope in 6th grade before this year. I was a little nervous
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
Fraction, Decimal, Percent Fold it Up for Middle School Math
Fold it Up for Interactive Math Notebooks Do your middle school math students have difficulty with their fraction, decimal, percent conversions? My 6th grade math
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! I’m Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog ‘mom,’ and I’ve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4th and 5th 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!
