Stuck on Algebra Problems? How to Help Your Child From Home
Get tips for helping your child with their math homework when they inevitably get stuck on algebra problems.
7 Activities for High School Math Sub Plans
Writing high school math sub plans can feel harder and take longer than planning your actual lessons. You need something meaningful enough to keep students… Read More »7 Activities for High School Math Sub Plans
8 Middle School Math Skills Students Should Know Before Algebra 1
Algebra 1 has a reputation and not always a good one. For many students, it’s the first time math starts to feel truly difficult. Concepts… Read More »8 Middle School Math Skills Students Should Know Before Algebra 1
Performance Tasks in Math Class Shouldn’t Just Be “Extra”
Performance tasks in math class shift the focus from memorizing steps to actually thinking, problem-solving, and making sense of math in real situations.
14 Middle School Math Performance Tasks for the End of the Year
Middle school math performance tasks feel different from other assignments. Students need to understand the situations presented first, then solve each problem.
4 Math Exit Tickets That Actually Show Student Understanding
Math exit tickets have the potential to be really impactful forms of assessment, but sometimes they feel rushed and thrown together for the end of… Read More »4 Math Exit Tickets That Actually Show Student Understanding
14 Low Prep Math Performance Tasks for High School
Math performance tasks go beyond “solve and show your work.” Instead of practicing a single skill in isolation, students need to apply multiple concepts to… Read More »14 Low Prep Math Performance Tasks for High School
Is My Child Ready for Algebra 1? (A Homeschool Parent’s Guide)
Figuring out if your homeschool child is ready for Algebra 1 is a tricky decision to face as a homeschool parent. This core subject is… Read More »Is My Child Ready for Algebra 1? (A Homeschool Parent’s Guide)
How I Would Teach Homeschool Algebra 1 as a High School Math Teacher
Let’s be honest, for a lot of homeschooling parents, the word “algebra” comes with a huge, heavy sigh. It often feels like a course that… Read More »How I Would Teach Homeschool Algebra 1 as a High School Math Teacher
7 End of Year Algebra Activity Ideas That Keep Students Engaged
By the time May and June roll around, Algebra 1 classrooms start to feel a little different. Testing is finished, schedules start to get unpredictable,… Read More »7 End of Year Algebra Activity Ideas That Keep Students Engaged
12 Math Problem Solving Activities That Build Critical Thinking Skills
Do your students know how to calculate, but fall apart when faced with real word problems? If so, you’re not alone. Many teachers express that… Read More »12 Math Problem Solving Activities That Build Critical Thinking Skills
How to Prevent AI Cheating in Your Math Classroom
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: AI cheating. If you’ve ever graded a set of assignments and thought, “Where did these subscripts come… Read More »How to Prevent AI Cheating in Your Math Classroom