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,
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
Effective Ways to Teach the Constant of Proportionality
Teaching proportional relationships can feel tricky for our seventh graders. That’s where the constant of proportionality comes in. This concept gives our students the key
Tips and Activities for Teaching Circles in Geometry
If there’s one shape that always grabs our students’ attention in geometry, it’s circles. Maybe it’s because they’re everywhere – from wheels and pizzas, to
The Keys to Teaching Integer Operations
If you’ve ever had students mix up when to add, subtract, or change the sign while working with integers, you’re definitely not alone. Integer operations
Classroom Management in 40-Minute Math Blocks: Start Strong, Stay Consistent
Managing a middle school classroom can feel like a whirlwind, especially when your class periods are only 40 minutes long. There’s barely time to teach,
Engaging Intro Activities for the First Week of Math Class
Most traditional icebreakers in math class can feel awkward at best and downright painful at worst. If you’ve ever watched your students groan at the
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!
