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Racing to Learn Math

Last February I was fortunate to speak at a CTA Good Teaching Conference in San Jose, California.  I was scheduled…
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Sprinkling Happiness

This school year, we began to implement PBIS-Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports across the campus and district.  As part of…
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Attitudes About Math

Since the first few days of class are all about getting to know the students and establishing classroom atmosphere, I…
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  • Students practice solving one step equations in these 4 puzzles. There are 2 puzzles solving with adding/subtracting--one in each simple level and challenging level. And there are 2 puzzles with multiplying/dividing to solve--one in each simple level and challenging level. In the simpler level, the outside edges are blank, so if students are having difficulty, have them arrange the pieces so the blank sides are on the outside.
  • Are you looking for an interactive and self-correcting resource to practice solving proportions with your students? There are 2 different pictures with 16 problems for each picture on solving proportions. Students start with the picture totally covered by the answer boxes. As they answer each question correctly, more and more of the covered picture is revealed.
  • Engage your Algebra students with this fun jumble puzzle. Students decide if a sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference, find five more terms, and write the explicit formula for the nth term. After students answer the questions they unscramble the words, and finally they find what the three words have in common. Instructions and answer key included. #high school #Algebra #absolutealgebra #jumble puzzle #activity #arithmetic #arithmetic sequences
  • Here are a few tips that save time in the classroom. From grading and dealing with paperwork to planning for a sub, these tips will get you organized.
  • I LOVE Boom Cards. My students love them as well. They are easy, low prep, great alternative to worksheet, allow practice with immediate feedback for students.
  • Looking to add new new activities to your teacher toolbox? Here are a few of my favorites that get kids engaged! Try adding movement as well as some timers.
  • Developing critical thinking skills is so important especially for math students. Using a variety of puzzles in a great way to break up the routine, add some fun and increase logic skills. Check out my favorite ideas and resources. Read more at the blog post.
  • Looking for a fun way to practice finding the area of circles with an engaging activity? This activity includes 16 problems in google slides where students will find the area using both diameter and radius on a diagram. Once they have their answer, they will copy the picture on the slide to their answer sheet. When they have solved all the problems, a picture will appear. Great practice for distance learning and classroom as well. Or assign for homework.
  • If you are a middle school Math teacher trying to figure out to set up and successfully run Math stations, check out this free training where you will learn how to run stations, station ideas, and tips and tricks for success. | PreAlgebra Teachers

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