
How to Use Math Mistakes as a Teaching Tool Without Crushing Student Confidence
Mistakes in math can feel like big, flashing neon signs to our students, but they don’t have to. In fact, some of the best learning
Mistakes in math can feel like big, flashing neon signs to our students, but they don’t have to. In fact, some of the best learning
When your students first start translating algebraic expressions from tables, it can sometimes feel like they’re solving a mystery. They need to find the pattern
When your students first start evaluating expressions, it can feel overwhelming. They’re juggling substitution, order of operations, and understanding what variables and constants actually represent.
When your students first start working with algebraic expressions, one of the biggest challenges isn’t solving the problems. It’s understanding the math vocab they need
If you’re about to introduce the properties of operations to your students, you might be wondering how to make these concepts clear and memorable. While
It can be tough to watch a student stare blankly at a math worksheet, arms folded, refusing to even pick up a pencil. As educators,
When your students understand math vocabulary, everything else starts to click into place. Suddenly, word problems feel less confusing, directions are easier to follow, and
The end of the school year can feel like a whirlwind of assessments, classroom clean-up, field trips, and last-minute paperwork. It’s the kind of schedule
As summer break gets closer, it’s no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,
If you’ve ever had students confidently tell you that multiplication always comes before division or that PEMDAS means they have to add before they subtract,
When your students first begin translating phrases and expressions, it’s common for them to feel unsure about what the words really mean. Phrases like “less
If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to introduce estimating with whole numbers, you’re in the right place. Many of our students struggle with
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