Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots
Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots in 6th Grade Math Box-and-whisker plots are a brand new concept for my 6th-grade math students, and when 6th graders are first
Engaging Middle School Games & Activities
Do you believe that one of the best ways to learn in middle school is by using a variety of games and activities? If so,
The Big Issues Facing Math Teachers
Teaching Challenges for Math Teachers All teachers have to face a variety of challenges every day. But I’ve discovered that math teachers face a few
7 Amazing Homeschool Math Games
Whether you’re in a homeschool setting or a traditional classroom setting, you’re probably always on the lookout for great math games and activities. There are
Combining Concepts with Brain Teasers
When teaching math, I’ve always found that making it fun helps students better remember various concepts. This idea led me to start using brain teasers
Percent of a Number Math Wheel
Teaching Percent of a Number in Middle School Math What method do you use for teaching percent of a number concepts in middle school math?
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
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
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- All subject areas in 4th and 5th grades
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