Halloween Math Activities That Keep Your Students Learning
I remember those October math classes when my students were already thinking about costumes, candy, and Halloween plans. Their excitement grew as Halloween got closer,
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Graphing on the Coordinate Plane: Moving Beyond Ordered Pairs
Your students can plot (−3, 5) without accidentally landing in the wrong quadrant. Success! But graphing on the coordinate plane doesn’t stop once students can
How to Teach Graphing on Coordinate Planes in 6th Grade
Have you ever started teaching coordinate planes and thought your students had it after the first few examples? They can tell you that x comes
How to Teach Absolute Value So Your Students Actually Understand It
Have you ever introduced absolute value only to have your students immediately announce, “You just make the number positive!”? At first, it might seem like
5 Warm-Up Activities for Middle School Classrooms
One of the quickest ways for me to see how the rest of the class would go was in the first few minutes after my
The Problem With Math Tricks and Shortcuts
You’re in the middle of a math lesson, and one of your students confidently blurts out, “Oh, I know a trick for this!” At first,
Mastering How to Teach Operations With Decimals
Whether you’re teaching a decimal operations unit for the first time or just looking to refresh your approach, this post will help you build confidence
Everything You Need to Teach Ratios and Rates
I can still remember those nights when I would look at my pacing guide and realize my ratios unit was coming up next. My computer
How to Build a Library of Color by Number Review Activities for the Entire Year
During my time in the classroom, there was always a point in the year when I realized I was constantly scrambling for review activities that
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
Tips and Activities for Helping Older Students Master Basic Math Facts
If you’ve ever worked with middle school or high school students who freeze during multi-step problems, or take FOR.EV.ER to finish a problem, you’ve probably
7 Go To Resources for Teaching Inequalities in Middle School
If you’ve ever taught inequalities, you know how important it is to mix clear explanations with plenty of practice. From helping your students understand what
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!
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