How To Foster a Positive Math Mindset
Six Strategies to Foster a Positive Math Mindset How often have you started your year with students who have a negative math mindset? They say
WHY NOT the Butterfly Method When Adding and Subtracting Fractions?
The “butterfly method” for comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions – WHY are teachers teaching this? Although it seems like a fun, easy way to add
Focus & Fun with the Array Game, Using Polyhedral Dice
Have you used the array game with your math students? It’s a great game for reviewing multiplication with a twist of critical thinking and problem
Metric Conversions Activity for 5th and 6th Grades
I’ve got a metric conversions matching activity for you to use with your upper elementary or middle school math students! After measuring
Connecting Math Skills Through the Magic of Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Education is quite the rollercoaster ride, isn’t it? Students navigate through a maze of subjects to grasp the big picture of the world. There’s this
Math Teacher Resources and Tools to Empower Educators
Your mission to spark the curiosity and passion for math in the young minds of your learners is crucial. However, we know that teaching math
Top Assessment Strategies: Middle School Math Made Easy
Middle school math – it’s that phase of a student’s journey where numbers and equations can sometimes feel like a wild rollercoaster ride. You know,
Math Differentiation: 5 Practical Approaches for Middle School
Do you remember what it was like in middle school? I certainly do. I recall sitting in math class, surrounded by my classmates. All of
Benefits of Math Centers: Fostering Growth in Middle School
In a previous post, Math Centers in Middle School, we took an exciting plunge into the world of using math centers in the middle school
Color by Number Magic: Transforming Math Lessons
Remember the joy of coloring as a kid? There was something magical about those moments when we’d reach for our crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Math Units: Innovative 6th Grade Curriculum for Teachers
Do you know what one of the most dreadful parts of teaching is? Opening your lesson plan book to plan for the week, month, or
Math Talk Sparks Success: Middle School Learning in Focus
Whether you are a well-versed teacher or just starting out, you know that middle schoolers love to talk—a lot. Like L O V E to
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