Tips and Activities for Helping Older Students Master Basic Math Facts
If youāve ever worked with middle school or high school students who freeze during multi-step problems, or take FOR.EV.ER to finish a problem, youāve probably
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
7 Go To Resources for Teaching Inequalities in Middle School
If youāve 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. Thatās where the constant of proportionality comes in. This concept gives our students the key
Tips and Activities for Teaching Circles in Geometry
If thereās one shape that always grabs our studentsā attention in geometry, itās circles. Maybe itās because theyāre everywhere – from wheels and pizzas, to
The Keys to Teaching Integer Operations
If youāve ever had students mix up when to add, subtract, or change the sign while working with integers, youāre 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. Thereās 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 youāve ever watched your students groan at the
Finding Least Common Multiple: Methods That Actually Click With Kids
Teaching least common multiple methods can feel like you’re juggling three balls at once. This is especially true when you’re trying to help your students
Make Factoring Expressions Stick for Your Students
If factoring expressions ever felt like one of those math skills your students just donāt get right away, youāre not alone. With the right approach,
How to Confidently Teach Equivalent Ratios
Whether youāre prepping for a new math teacher position or looking for a fresh approach to teaching equivalent ratios, this post has you covered. I’m
Teaching Ratios and Proportions in the Middle School Math Classroom
Whether youāre prepping for a new school year or diving into some PD, this ratios and proportions professional development session is a goldmine for 6th
Teaching Ratios and Rates: Easy Strategies for 6th Grade Math
Teaching ratios and rates in 6th grade math doesnāt have to be intimidating. If youāre just getting started, this post has everything you need to
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!
