Math Vocabulary Strategies That Help It Stick!
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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Order of Operations
If youāve ever had students confidently tell you that multiplication always comes before division or that PEMDAS means they have to add before they subtract,
Filling the Gaps: Addressing Math Learning Loss After the Pandemic
If your math classroom feels a little different these days, it’s not just your imagination. Learning loss caused by the pandemic didnāt just pause instruction;
11 Little Things to Make Math Fun
Math doesnāt have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the
Self Checking Activities in the Middle School Math Classroom
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
Finding the Least Common Multiple: Effective Teaching Ideas
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
Tips & Activities for Teaching Order of Operations
When I first introduced the concept of order of operations to my students, I quickly saw how essential it was for building a strong math
Tips and Activities for Teaching Percent of a Number
When I first started teaching percent of a number, I realized just how often percentages come into play in everyday life. Whether itās figuring out
Creative Math Activities You Can Make for Your Classroom
Have you ever stumbled across a math activity that seemed like the perfect fit for your students, only to realize it needed just a little
Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Unit Rates in 6th Grade
When I first started teaching unit rates to my 6th graders, I quickly realized just how many opportunities there were to connect this concept to
Middle School Math Games Your Students Will Love
One of my favorite ways to make math practice more exciting for my students is by turning it into a game. We know our students
Online Homeschool Math Games: Get Your Kids Excited About Math
If youāve ever wondered how to make math lessons more exciting for your kids at home, youāre not alone! As a homeschool parent, you know
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!
