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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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 it’s figuring out
Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom
Finding creative ways to engage our students while teaching challenging concepts is always a win in my book! One of my students’ favorite activities for
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
The Most Effective Way to Teach Fraction Operations
Let’s face it, fractions show up every year at every grade level. Gathering all the right information and materials for teaching fraction operations can feel
Teaching Angles and Angle Relationships in the Middle School Math Classroom
Understanding angle relationships can feel like discovering a secret code to geometry for our students! It’s all about how different angles connect, complement, and sometimes
Engaging and Effective 8th Grade Math Worksheets
I absolutely loved teaching middle schoolers! They’re at that stage where they’re eager to be grown up but still have that wonderful kid energy. When
4 Types of Middle School Math Worksheets Your Students Will Love
It’s easy for math class to feel bogged down when worksheets are overused. I get it. Worksheets sometimes get a bad rap. But over my
Teaching Problem Solving in the Middle School Classroom
I love teaching problem solving to my middle schoolers! By this stage in their math journey, they’ve already laid a foundation. Now, I get to
7 Ways to Practice Multiplication Facts in Middle School
One thing I quickly noticed when I started teaching was that my students arrived with varying levels of readiness. Some were ready to rock and
Using Number Lines in Math Class with Middle Schoolers
I’m a huge fan of giving our students the right tools they need to succeed. I believe they’re never too old to use them! When
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!
