Why Students Confuse Area and Perimeter {and What It Reveals}
If you’ve ever graded a math assignment and noticed your students calculating the perimeter when the question clearly asked for area, you know how frustrating
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Make Grammar Review Actually Fun (Yes, Itās Possible!)
If your students groan the second you say āgrammar review,ā youāre not alone. Grammar tends to get a bad rap, but it doesnāt have to
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
End of the Year Activities to Increase Student Engagement
As summer break gets closer, itās no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,
11 Little Things to Make Math Fun
Math doesnāt have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the
Self Checking Activities in the Middle School Math Classroom
Keeping your students engaged and helping them take ownership of their learning can be a challenge. Self-checking activities make that challenge easier. These activities provide
Engaging & Effective Activities for Teaching Geometry in 6th Grade
Teaching geometry was one of my favorite 6th grade units because it blends logic, creativity, and real-world applications. Something was exciting about seeing my students
4 Activities for Teaching Area and Perimeter Concepts With Ease
If youāve ever taught area and perimeter, you know how easily our students mix them up. One moment, theyāre confidently adding up all the sides
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
4 Engaging Early Finisher Activities Your Math Students Will Love
One of the biggest stressors for me in the classroom was coming up with solid early finisher activities. Early in my teaching career, I was
How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School
Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. Iāve found that itās
Round Up of Interactive Middle School Math Games
In my classroom, I love finding ways to make math more engaging. One of my favorite strategies is incorporating games and hands-on activities. Our middle
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!
